Now the fourth and the weeks prior to and after are all about ear-piercing explosives, fireworks that soar over homes and skies filled with putrid smoke. The following morning, the streets are littered with fireworks debris making the neighborhood look like a war zone. The casualties are a terror-filled night for pets and veterans, stressed wildlife, injuries and possible loss of home and property due to fireworks-related fires.
In my opinion, there is not much to celebrate this year. All the fuss made over having to wear masks and the decision not to not get the Covid vaccine disgusts me. The greatest generation never would have never been so selfish. They believed in working together for the greater good. No matter how we all celebrate our Independence, may one and all have a wonderful time.
But most of all, teach yourselves and your family young ones about the true history of our nation and the price for freedom. We all need to be aware of our nation, both its weaknesses of the past and its strengths. It was the Committee of the Whole in the 2nd Continental Congress that did the heavy editing of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson stated it was only Adams' and Franklin's editing he respected.
Also a copy of Jefferson's rough draft can be found in his autobiography. This year, as opposed to all previous years since the declaration was first introduced, it is imperative that we come together as a nation and celebrate our freedom and independence, and remind those in power here that we are willing to stand for our freedom no matter the costs.
Freedom has been paid for in blood, sweat, tears, and life by those willing to fight and die for it, for you to have it. Our country is starting to look, feel, and behave like a Third World country due to bad policies from these leaders and ever tightening restrictions against our freedoms and liberties.
Time to truly stand together Americans. Semper Fi, live free or die! I love celebrating our birth as a nation. I was born on Flag Day but this national holiday takes command. As a veteran of Vietnam war I do not mind the boom of the fireworks but do not care for the sound of the mortars firing them off.
I celebrate by ringing the church bell at PM as I have for nearly 48 years. A church where George Washington visited twice and John Adams once climbed up into the steeple.
I do cherish the thought, but having been there only 50 years or so, I did not witness their attendance. Retiring soon, will miss "Letting Freedom Ring" on the old bell rope each July 4th. The noise does not only disturb the wildlife and veterans. Some of us civilians are disturbed by loud noises too. I probably have more of a noise aversion problem than most, though I was never in the military.
I also do not appreciate the smoke or the crowds. My celebrations are done quietly at home. Still, a happy 4th to all as we deal with a different kind of enemy - the Corona Virus and it's incipient disease, Covid I wish all the loud booms would go away myself, disturbs wildlife and the veterans, even us veterans without combat experience.
Happy 4th, none the less. Happy independence day Americans!!! If your worried about fire's water your property that's what I do while I'm drinking a beer and having a bbq.. Happy 4th. Let Freedom ring. Freedom will only be free if we are vigilant. I see nothing in our declaration of independence that says it is allowable to celebrate the 4th with fireworks when the area is dry as kindling and burn everyone's forest and house down, get drunk as a skunk and beat up each other, ignore any laws by city, county or state that says we can't make total asses of ourselves because we are proud to be American.
What is wrong with people? I really enjoyed reading this!! Grade school kids should all have a copy!! In , Independence Day was made an unpaid holiday for federal employees. In , it became a paid holiday for them. The first description of how Independence Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3, He described "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations" throughout the United States. However, the term "Independence Day" was not used until Interestingly, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence and presidents of the United States, died on July 4, - exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration.
It is also important to note that Native Americans lived in the country and each tribe had its own nation and government prior to the European settlers.
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Thanksgiving Day in the United States is traditionally a holiday to give thanks for the food collected at the end of the harvest season. Robert E. Sign in. Is Independence Day a Public Holiday? Independence Day is a patriotic holiday celebrated by Americans worldwide. Public Life Independence Day is a federal holiday. Hey, your grill needs to get more use anyway, so why not plan on a double cookout? Even if you can't make the holiday a whole weekend thing, there is also a lot to be said for simply enjoying Independence Day all on its own.
A day off is still a day off, and there is plenty to do on Wednesday, the Fourth of July, this year. Most of the major Independence Day celebrations will be on Wednesday, anyway. Seriously, there is something fitting about the fact that the hot dog eating contest falls on Independence Day. Even if you don't get a long weekend, you can still watch the competitive eaters battle it out on Wednesday, and then enjoy some explosions in the sky. Whatever day of the week it falls on, the Fourth of July is a spectacular holiday.
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