Read and remember as you enjoy the day! In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands … Continue reading
Category Archives: 4th of July
While we celebrate on the 4th, the actual timeline was a ‘bit’ different… On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence to announce the colonies’ separation from the Kingdom of Great Britain, the Library of Congress says. … Continue reading
The 4th of July is the ONLY Independence Day we celebrate… 245 years ago, our founding fathers declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent … Continue reading
244 years ago, on July 2nd, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was formally ratified, with John Hancock and Charles Thompson being the first two actual signers. Independence Day was first celebrated in 1777, as the July 18, 1777 issue of … Continue reading
Enjoy the day and the fireworks. And an historic note on what happened to 56 of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, HERE. They did NOT get off lightly… Take time today to put aside petty jealousies and JUST … Continue reading
For the 242nd time… 🙂 Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the USA that celebrates the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. On this date, the Continental Congress declared the thirteen … Continue reading
We’ve done this a time or two… I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD , INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! … Continue reading
And some women I know too… Top to bottom- Gen 1- Colt SP1 (Early 70s edition) 1:12 twist, Colt and CVV contract uppers Gen 2- Colt HBAR (Late 80s edition) 1:9 twist Gen 3- Wilson Elite, reworked by former Marine … Continue reading
240 years ago, this country was founded on these words… IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading