25 GIFs Celebrating Great Moments In American History July 4, 2012BuzzFeed - Latest USA! USA! USA! F**k yeah! July 4, 1776 - The Declaration of Independence is ratified October 19, 1781 - The British surrender at Yorktown November 15, 1805 - Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean June 1865 - The Civil War ends View Entire List ›