crazyjim Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 4th of July! Independence Day! May God bless those who have defended our great country and those who defend her today. God bless America!
bandit1 Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 4th of July! Independence Day! May God bless those who have defended our great country and those who defend her today. God bless America! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
george 53 Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 GOD Bless AMERICA!!!! An ALL that live in FREEDOM!!!!!
bandit1 Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 GOD Bless AMERICA!!!! An ALL that live in FREEDOM!!!!! FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!!! ;)
Harry P. Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Continue partying, but just to set the record straight... The vote to declare independence was actually taken by the Continental Congress on July 2nd. John Adams predicted that future generations would celebrate July 2 as Independence Day. "The second day of July, 1776, will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illumination, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore." The official signing ceremony was on August 2nd. We voted for independence on July 2 and made it official on August 2. So why do we think that July 4 is "Independence Day?" Because that's the day that Congress officially adopted the Declaration document. Happy Independence Day... whenever it actually is!
Mooneyzs Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Happy 4th of July Everyone. Hope you all have a a great day and been having a great weekend. I feel blessed to be able to live in the place with do with the freedoms that we have. Thanks to all of the Soldiers out there who fight for our freedomes every day.
Jon Cole Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Continue partying, but just to set the record straight... The vote to declare independence was actually taken by the Continental Congress on July 2nd. John Adams predicted that future generations would celebrate July 2 as Independence Day. "The second day of July, 1776, will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illumination, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore." The official signing ceremony was on August 2nd. We voted for independence on July 2 and made it official on August 2. So why do we think that July 4 is "Independence Day?" Because that's the day that Congress officially adopted the Declaration document. Happy Independence Day... whenever it actually is! So... congress could not even get that right!
Rob McKee Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Happy 4th of July to all of my great friends and family in the USA!
Harry P. Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 So... congress could not even get that right! John Adams had it right... it's just everyone else that blew it!
sjordan2 Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Continue partying, but just to set the record straight... The vote to declare independence was actually taken by the Continental Congress on July 2nd. John Adams predicted that future generations would celebrate July 2 as Independence Day. "The second day of July, 1776, will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illumination, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore." The official signing ceremony was on August 2nd. We voted for independence on July 2 and made it official on August 2. So why do we think that July 4 is "Independence Day?" Because that's the day that Congress officially adopted the Declaration document. Happy Independence Day... whenever it actually is! Who'da thunk that Harry was so intellectual? From Wikipedia: The United States Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which announced that the thirteen American colonies then at war with Great Britain were now independent states, and thus no longer a part of the British Empire. Written primarily by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration is a formal explanation of why Congress had voted on July 2 to declare independence from Great Britain, more than a year after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. The birthday of the United States of America—Independence Day—is celebrated on July 4, the day the wording of the Declaration was approved by Congress. After finalizing the text on July 4, Congress issued the Declaration of Independence in several forms. It was initially published as a printed broadside that was widely distributed and read to the public. The most famous version of the Declaration, a signed copy that is usually regarded as the Declaration of Independence, is on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Although the wording of the Declaration was approved on July 4, the date of its signing has been disputed. Most historians have concluded that it was signed nearly a month after its adoption, on August 2, 1776, and not on July 4 as is commonly believed. Edited July 4, 2011 by sjordan2
Harry P. Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Who'da thunk that Harry was so intellectual? Wikipedia? I don't need no stinkin' Wikipedia!
Pete J. Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 There is much talk about the document and dates and much as I find the discussion interesting there is one fact that I heard years ago that causes me some consternation. That is, when asked to quote the first line of the document, 70% of Americans get it wrong by quoting "We the people...". The declaration actually begins "When in the course of human events..". Since this is the day that we celebrate this great document, I would offer all an opportunity to reread this important piece of history. http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html It is an important glimpse into our past and more importantly our future. I would suggest that those who legislate should read the list of grievances, and keep them in mind as they try to govern. They are the short list of "Thou shalt not's" that founded this country. Interestingly, the last line is probably better know than the first, though most people cannot attribute it to the correct document. Having said that I will crawl off my soapbox and wish you all a very happy Independence day. Enjoy what you have. It was given to you at great price. A special thank you to all who have paid the price for that freedom from Crispus Attucks to those Americans currently serving in foreign lands.
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