Independence Day: An Address is a book written by Edward Everett Hale and published in 1896. The book is a speech given by Hale on the occasion of Independence Day in the United States. In the speech, Hale talks about the history of the United States, the significance of Independence Day, and the importance of patriotism and civic duty. He discusses the struggles and sacrifices made by the founding fathers to establish the country and the need for...