Americans are celebrating the 238th anniversary of their country's independence with parades, picnics, fireworks, rodeos and concerts.July 4th is the day when United States of America was declared independent from the British rule, back in 1776.President Barack Obama plans to highlight a positive side of the immigration debate by presiding over an Independence Day citizenship ceremony for military members who signed up to defend the US even though they weren't American citizens.A total of 25 members will spend the Fourth of July as American citizens after the deputy secretary for home land security delivers the oath of allegiance at a White House ceremony today.