This book provides a detailed account of the celebrations that took place in Jamaica to mark the centenary of American independence. It covers the events that took place on July 4th, as well as the broader historical context of Jamaica's relationship with the United States. The book is written for anyone interested in the history of Jamaica and its connections to the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.