50 4th of July Memes To Help You Celebrate American Independence and the Funniest Parts of Freedom

Independence Day is America's birthday, when we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. From the red, white and blue to the delicious trappings of every barbecue, enjoy these 4th of July memes and let them help you embrace the absurdity of the holiday, the sometimes revisionist history and the glorious smugness every American feels toward England during the summer.

50 Best 4th of July Memes

1. Because Americans love fireworks.

2. Admit it: You're going to sing it like this from now on.

3. This is why Americans need to support funding of public education: More accurate patriotism.

4. The (British) Empire knows better than to strike back.

5. Think of the pups and babies, please!

6. Revenge is very American.

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7. 'Murrica!

8. Delicious.

9. Go get grilling!

10. Happy birthday, America.

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11. There are few things more American than letting natural selection run its course.

12. May your Independence Day be rife with the sweet aroma of liberty.

13. Stuff it, Not-So-Great Britain.

14. Remember "Mission Accomplished?" (Spoiler alert: It wasn't accomplished and still isn't, because troops are still in Iraq.)

15. You could also just play him the Hamilton soundtrack as a lullaby.

16. Be safe out there this 4th of July!

17. Don't make promises you won't be able to keep.

18. Poor babies!

19. Everyone who's tried to sleep in New York City for the past two summers will understand this all too well.

20. Name an image more American than this.

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21. We won a war to not have to care about the royals anymore, and yet...

22. America has always set trends.

23. Don't forget to leave treats out for the kid from Brooklyn.

24. Don't be sore losers, U.K.

25. Just because Thomas Jefferson never actually set foot on a battlefield in the Revolution doesn't mean he didn't work under the gun.

26. We were first, Boris Johnson.

27. The math holds up.

28. Yes, Michael Scott, we do.

29. We've seen this movie before and we know how it ends.

30. The 4th of July around the world:

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31. Welcome to Earth!

32. Every single year!

33. We hold these truths to be self-evident: Michael Scott is right and The Office is the best.

34. It's true.

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35. Honestly, we're not entirely sure which option is more dangerous. But what's more American than taking risks?

36. Lorde, bless the U.S.A.

37. Don't be mad because it's true.

38. Sorry not sorry, Britain!

39. The audacity.

Additional July 4th Memes We Love

40. Was this not all of us in July 2017?

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41. We all have that one neighbor.

42. Oh, we've got them.

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43. And that's the tea.

44. We love a patriotic pun on the 4th of July.

45. Ron Swanson 2024.

46. Admit it: You've never re-watched them.

47. Cry about it into your tea.

48. Imperialism and colonialism are old.

49. Embrace the freedom to keep your dog chill.

50. Even if you're booked up with plans, you're still free.

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