Independence Day
Independence Day in the United States
(commonly known as "the Fourth of July" or "July Fourth") is a holiday that
celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776,
declaring independence from Great Britain.
Independence Day is most
often celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, beer, picnics, baseball
games, and various other public and private events celebrating the history,
government, and traditions of the United States.
At the time of the
ratification of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams, signer of the
Declaration and second president of the United States, wrote these words to his
wife Abigail: "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."
What Independence Day Means to Me
Besides Christmas, the celebration of the birth of my Savior, this
is perhaps the most important holiday for me during the year. It saddens me to
think of those people who take this holiday for granted because everything else
we enjoy in this great country hinges on what the founders did during this
momentous period in world history. I'm afraid that while many Americans are
enjoying their fireworks, parades, barbecues, beer, picnics, baseball games,
and other events, there is an insidious movement at work throught our country
to dismantle everything accomplished in 1776.
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The 4th Of July
On this day, it
seems that everyone feels a sense of patriotic pride. It's a day for family and
friends, with unity found at all levels of community. National pride is on full
display with every fireworks show, picnic, and barbecue.
Celebrate Independence Day in
Austin Texas
The 1812 Overture, accompanied by 75-millimeter Howitzer
cannons, courtesy of the Texas National Guard Salute Battery, is usually the
centerpiece of the yearly city fireworks display, and this year the celebration
will be held at Auditorium Shores in front of the new Long Center for the
Performing Arts, on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake.
What does Freedom Really Mean?
Every
politician on earth claims to support freedom. The problem is so few of them
understand the simple meaning of the word.
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