Wednesday, July 04, 2007

The Fourth of July




After over a year of war with Great Britain, the Continental Congress approved the resolution for independence on July 2, 1776 and formally adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The war for independence began in 1775, major fighting ended at Yorktown in 1781, but the formal treaty was not signed until 1783. In 1787, the Constitution of the United States of America was ratified. In 1789, the first President was inagurated and the first Congress sworn in. It was a long and difficult struggle lasting over fourteen years. It cost untold lives and fortunes. It was a struggle of men who were willing to sacrifice everything for something greater than themselves. I am so grateful that they did.

So, while you are enjoying all of the things that John Adams hoped for: parades, shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations (fireworks), please remember these patriots who gave us all that we hold dear and so much that we take for granted! And, remember those who have protected those freedoms throughout our history and continue to do so today!

Last year's Fourth of July post:
http://gazingattheflag.blogspot.com/2006/07/independence-day.html

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Independence Day!!
Here's to Freedom, Liberty and the American Way!
With honor and respect, admiration and loyalty I fly my flag everyday!
FTGF!

Sarge Charlie said...

Some day I will be there for the fourth.

Anonymous said...

Happy 4th of July, FG!!

Marie's Two Cents said...

Happy 4th of July :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy 4th, with most sincere thanks to our troops around the globe and to all of those who love and support them. Here's to another 231 years of freedom, equality and peace.

Mike's America said...

"All gave some, some gave all."

Happy 4th of July!

I came across this reminder by Zell Miller of who we have to thank for making this country a light unto all nations:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVvZ8FW2D2M

Zell also goes on to remind us who really does support the troops and how. Your readers may recall his famous line about sending our troops into battle "armed with spitballs!"

De'on Miller said...

Awesome. Happy 4th!