Taken from History.com : "Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day,
July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the
tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and
the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13
colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that
would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the
Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its
delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted
by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been
celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities
ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings
and barbecues."
It's not all about barbecues and fireworks! It's about Freedom and Independence, something many people take for granted.
The History Channel has a few great videos which we have found very informative. Even Netflix has a PBS series that's worth watching called Liberty.
A Bill of Rights is what the people are
entitled to against every government, and what no just government should
refuse, or rest on inference. ~Thomas Jefferson
A wise and frugal Government, which shall
restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free
to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take
from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good
government, and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities.
~Thomas Jefferson
Arbitrary power is most easily established
on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. ~George Washington
Experience teaches us that it is much
easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them
after they have got possession.
~George Washington
Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war.
~John Adams
I must study politics and war that my sons
may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy.
~John Adams
~John Adams
Have a Happy and Safe INDEPENDENCE Day!
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