Independence Day (Jonathia)

Independence Day is a public holiday in Jonathia commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Provisional Parliament of Jonathia at 5:00 am on November 30th, 1920, establishing the United Republic of Jonathia.
The 312 delegates of the provisional parliament, composed of the 26 delegates from each of the twelve founding provinces, agreed to the Declaration of Independence. Plans to unify the Twelve Provinces into one singular nation had existed for the previous two years, but negotiations had not gone far until March of 1920. After multiple debates on how the new nation would work, the Declaration of Independence was signed at 5:00 am on November 30th, 1920. It had meant to be signed at midnight exactly, but the Lolland and Miller delegates were not present at the time; it would not be until 1:48 am for the Millerian delegation, and 4:51 am for the Lollese delegation, to arrive. On this day, Graham Follings was confirmed as the first prime minister.
Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, sports games, family reunions, political speeches, and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of Jonathia. Independence Day is the national day of Jonathia.
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