On July 3, 1776, then-future U.S. President John Adams urged that Americans commemorate and rejoice on this day in the following manner:
“The...day [Independence Day]...will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever.”
What a gorgeous day to celebrate!
Grab yer watermelon, put on the Sousa and celebrate in the freedom we have!!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Happy Independence Day!
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