4th of July…

Also known as Independence Day, this all goes back to July 4, 1775…

In 1775, people in New England began fighting the British for their independence. On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. The Declaration of Independence was first published two days later on July 4, 1776. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8, 1776. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776. In 1870, Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. In 1941, it became a paid holiday for them.

The first description of how Independence Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776. He described “pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations” throughout the United States. However, the term “Independence Day” was not used until 1791.

Interestingly, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence and presidents of the United States, died on July 4, 1826 – exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration.

This year, we also get a terror alert warning for the 4th… Sigh…

And you better fly your flag this year, because the left is calling for the American flag to be removed… HERE

I hope each and everyone is celebrating this day, and eating way too many burgers and dogs, and getting sunburned at the beach or on the lake!

Comments

4th of July… — 19 Comments

  1. I plan to heed your advice, fly the flag, BBQ, overeat, watch fireworks and quite likely get a sunburn.

  2. Let us recommit to the principles established by our forefathers.
    Let us tell our neighbors of the rights and privileges that are their birthright, and how they are being removed from us.
    Let’s rile them up.

  3. Was sitting in my chair this morning with the doors open, heard rumbling, sounded like a radial, got louder, went outside, three T-6’s at a little over treetop flying this mornings parade route.
    It was good.

  4. AS Washington state is extremely dry I’m gonna hold off on the fireworks, but I am headed out to shoot.

    As Tam says: Happy “You Ain’t the Boss of Me” day!

  5. We are having a small family only gathering to celebrate a member’s new house and her parent’s 47th anniversary. Every male is a veteran.

  6. Celebrating quietly with wine in a box and burgers on the grill. Way too hot & dry in N Calif for fire works.
    Y’all light one up for me!

  7. As regards the flag…

    Just let ’em try. Not on my watch, they don’t.

  8. All- Thanks! The BBQ is about done, potato salad and trimmings coming!

    Posted from my iPhone.

  9. Happy Fourth!
    Screw those morons in Kommifornia I will fly the American Flag whenever I want to.
    And just for the Hell of it, I will fly The Confederate Battle Flag