HAPPY 4th!!!!!

  Today is Independence day. America is approximately 237 years old. That is old. But we have to remember why America came to be what it is today. On this day, we had the Deceleration of Independence signed by so many gentlemen in the great city of Philadelphia. Even though people think of it more of Fireworks and Barbecues, there is more history to the 4th of July, such as why we declared freedom in America.

    Ben Franklin, John Hancock and so many other great men signed the Deceleration of Independence over 237 years ago so we can show that not only America is born, but that we have liberties and rights and freedoms. That we also can become independent and it was signed on that day alone. And the ironic thing is many years later John Addams and Thomas Jefferson would both die on the Fourth on the same day, on the same year as well.

     A year after the Deceleration of Independence was signed, thirteen gunshots were fired to salute the thirteen states that were in America at the time. And in 1779 they had to wait till July 5th to celebrate since the 4th was on a Sunday.

   Knowing that we have made America what it is today, going through so many wars and battles, changing History every single day, saluting the fallen soldiers and the soldiers that are still with us today, I say today have a great time and remember what Independence Day is all about as you fire up the grill and see wonderful fireworks up at the night sky. Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July and I will blog again later. :) Happy 4th of July everyone!