56 founders signed the Declaration of Independence starting on 4 July 1776… You can read about those 56 who started the revolution, HERE. I am old enough to have participated in the 200th celebration in 1976, and the ‘feeling’ was … Continue reading
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Welp, we did our usual 4th of July meal (burgers/dogs/tater salad/beans, and… Folks brought ‘extras’… and we had a few extra bodies (yea for friends coming to town)! A good time was had by all, and we hit it about … Continue reading
Today marks the 248th anniversary of America’s independence from Great Britain. Although written centuries ago, The Declaration of Independence is a timeless document. The principles of freedom and equality are what make our country great and inspire others to endeavor … Continue reading
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
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