United States Independence Day
For my fellow americans - and patriots - today is the celebration of the birthday of the United States of America. It's also the date where the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress, thus allowing us to break our ties with the kingdom of Great Britain.
This year is actually number 245 of our independence.
But since today is Sunday, tomorrow most american business will be closed for citizens to get together for fireworks, cookouts, baseball, picnics, barbecues, etc. But typically in some neighborhoods, the fireworks take on a life of their own, with the locals shooting of fire works a few nights before hand - even well past midnight!
For me personally, I've always appreciate growing up in this country. History was one of my favorite subjects in school - especially American history. We're not perfect and we have had our flaws in the past, but really, what country on earth hasn't? I still consider myself very fortunate and thankful to grow up in a country with the individual rights and freedoms that I have, where if I work hard enough I can achieve my dreams without anyone holding me back.
Happy fourth of July to my fellow Americans and I hope everyone in the states enjoys the rest of their long weekend!
Isaiah 😊
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Happy Independence Day, Isaiah!
Great additional history lesson too!
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I feel the same way you do, and I thank you for the great post dedicating your "love" for our country, the good old US of A. THANK YOU; it is so wonderful to see the appreciation you have for the ground you stand on. The precious beauty and all of the things it offers to us on a daily basis. The appreciation and gratitude you show is commendable, and I thank you for sharing with us how you honor the country by sharing this wonderful post.
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!! Thank you for sharing Isaiah!! (I love your name.) The books rocks too!
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Thank you for taking us through history.
Enjoy the holiday.