Independance Day…..Do these kids now a days REALLY understand what it means. I know us Old Geezers do . When they play the National Anthem at the start of this weekends events …RACING included …..lets be the ones that set the right example …………stop….take your hat off …stand at attention, hand over heart…. Happy 4th DDS.com and all our guys !
AND for All who Failed History …Here Goes:
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
“ The second day of July, 1776, 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 more. ”
Adams’ prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2, the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress.
I too would like to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! I still can;t believe it’s here already,and our Dover 4th is right around the corner! Anyway have a nice relaxing time with family and friends! 😛
Dino…..Thank you for the research and the explanation on this awesome holiday. 😀 You are so right…Most don’t know or care of the importance of July 4th. 😕 ..A happy and safe day to all and GOD BLESS AMERICA. 😀 😀 😀 …Don..
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