Happy Birthday, America!

Fourth of July is Independence Day
Independence Day honors the birthday of the United States of America and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof
Although the signing of the Declaration was not completed until August, the 4th of July has been accepted as the official anniversary of United States independence. The first Independence Day celebration took place the following year - July 4 1777. By the early 1800s the traditions of parades, picnics, and fireworks were established as the way to celebrate America's birthday.

Originally entitled Yankee Doodle, this is one of several versions of a scene painted by A. M. Willard that came to be known as The Spirit of '76. Often imitated or parodied, it is a familiar symbol of American patriotism.

This Land We Love  ~   By Roger Robicheau

How beautiful this land we love
We cherish all good people of
With pride we call this home our own
Oh how our seed of freedoms grown
American is what we are
Our time has nurtured us so far
For truth and justice we do strive
Our laws are meant to not deprive
We know we’re not the perfect place
As we are of the human race
In God we trust along our way
His goodness near, both night and day
So please do stop and pray awhile
Ask help in facing each new mile
And now I’ll end with words so clear
Concerning freedom we hold dear
Let Grateful Thought – Well Deep Inside
For Soldiers Brave – Our Country’s Pride

Quotes:
"The United States is the only country with a known birthday."  ~James G. Blaine

"And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me."   ~  Lee Greenwood

"My God! How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of, and which no other people on earth enjoy!"  ~  Thomas Jefferson

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