Happy Independence Day!
Happy Independence Day
No question, just a simple statement from history for this special day:
Here is a selection from Daniel Webster's July 4th, 1851 Oration. His words ring true even now:
On the 4th of July, 1776, the assembled Representatives of the United States of America in Congress declared that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, FREE and INDEPENDENT States. This Declaration, made by most patriotic and resolute men, trusting in the justice of their cause and the protection of Heaven, and yet made not without deep solicitude and anxiety, has now stood for seventy-five years, and still stands. It was sealed in blood. It has met dangers, and overcome them; it has had enemies, and conquered them; it has had detractors, and abashed them all..
Every mans' heart swells within him. as he remembers that seventy-five years have rolled away, and that the great inheritance of liberty is still his - his, undiminished and unimpaired, his in all its original glory; his to enjoy; his to protect; and his to transmit to future generations.
Daniel Webster
Remember all of those in service to this great country and support them in their effort to keep us free. It's their sacrifices which allow us to enjoy our freedoms.
Best.
No question, just a simple statement from history for this special day:
Here is a selection from Daniel Webster's July 4th, 1851 Oration. His words ring true even now:
On the 4th of July, 1776, the assembled Representatives of the United States of America in Congress declared that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, FREE and INDEPENDENT States. This Declaration, made by most patriotic and resolute men, trusting in the justice of their cause and the protection of Heaven, and yet made not without deep solicitude and anxiety, has now stood for seventy-five years, and still stands. It was sealed in blood. It has met dangers, and overcome them; it has had enemies, and conquered them; it has had detractors, and abashed them all..
Every mans' heart swells within him. as he remembers that seventy-five years have rolled away, and that the great inheritance of liberty is still his - his, undiminished and unimpaired, his in all its original glory; his to enjoy; his to protect; and his to transmit to future generations.
Daniel Webster
Remember all of those in service to this great country and support them in their effort to keep us free. It's their sacrifices which allow us to enjoy our freedoms.
Best.
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Let Freedom Ring!
True Liberty.
God Bless America Again!0 -
Independence Day has always been my favorite holliday . Here's a little history teaser ! What is the name and home state of the only U.S. president born on the Fourth of July ? Here's a hint ( 1872 ) 0 -
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Independence Day has always been my favorite holliday . Here's a little history teaser ! What is the name and home state of the only U.S. president born on the Fourth of July ? Here's a hint ( 1872 )
Ha! My first reaction was Tom Cruise! (Yes, I'm bad).
However, I have somewhat of a post-oriented question about the Flag of the US.
I'm asking, because I don't have the answer, and seek input. Here goes..
Pictures of the signing of the surrender documents while at anchor in Tokyo Bay show an old thirty-star framed American Flag fixed to the bulkhead (near barbette no. 2).
What's the significance of that flag at the ceremony? Anybody know? Thanks, Joe0
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