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It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.
~ John Adams, July 3, 1776
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On the Fourth of July, many people spend hundreds of dollars on foreign-made flags, shirts, whistles, and other things that latter get dumped into our landfills! Unfortunately, this version of “patriotism”, although expensive, has no long-lasting benefits. Instead, try to find ways to be patriotic that will benefit others. To help you with that goal, [...]
Before you bring out you BBQ or go visit your friends, take a moment to remember those who have died for our country. Write a letter to the relatives of one of our nation’s fallen soldiers. Read the biography of one of our soldiers. Because these soldiers have sacrificed their lives, we [...]