Independence Day Weekend 2020

[Mike]

Variously known as the Fourth of July and Independence Day, July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In June 1776, representatives of the 13 colonies then fighting in the revolutionary struggle weighed a resolution that would declare their independence from Great Britain. On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later its delegates adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 until the present day July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.




Let's celebrate a peaceful life in our land by remembering all the national heroes who gave us freedom! Have a wonderful Independence Day for all those Promo2day readers who celebrate this holiday!

[dinosaur07]

Happy 4th of July to all that celebrate!

[Askanag]

[divinenews]

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John Trumbull’s famous painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

(George Washington standing at the center surrounded by our "Founding Fathers (co-signers of the Declaration.")

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Except for a very short period in Athens, Greece over 2000 years ago, 

the Democratic Constitutional Republic of the United States was the first time in all of history

that people were not ruled by a king, strong man (dictator), or a committee (politburo.)

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*Of the many words attributed to Napolean on his death bed, one witness reported,

"They wanted me to be (George) Washington," who could have become king but turned it down.

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Happy birthday, America.