Yeah...on this day, 4 July, 1776, the Colonists told King George III that they have declared Independence from the British Crown. Five years later, in October 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his sword to Colonial General George Washington, bringing an end to the Revolutionary War. Yowzah! Hal
In other threads on this forum I've read comments where some think to fly the flag or the government is mess. Well, so be it, but after having traveled to many countries in my lifetime and even lived in another for a couple of years, I find that having to be lucky enough to be born American, I have won God's best lottery ever. I thank him each day for this honor. By Independent standards, we are young, we are imperfect and are a work in progress. We are many nations rolled up into one and yet manage to get along and even like each other for the most part. Is everyone satisfied with all aspects of our lives? Of course not, but we strive in order to thrive. We are absolutely unique and live in one of the most beautiful and diverse lands on this globe. I am sad for those who feel nothing but anger at our government. There is always a solution to all that angers us if only we'd look.
The Founders were not without their dark humor. I was at a discussion not long ago and the speaker was pointing out that the last line of the Declaration of Independence was"We mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor.” "Our Sacred Honor" was somewhat tongue in cheek, because that document they just signed was an act of treason against the King of England.
I just watched a Ken Burns documentary about the Statue of Liberty. Have I mentioned that I am a fan-girl of Ken Burns??? I enjoyed it very much on this July 4th, and the ending credits rolled to this, from Paul Simon.
On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted to approve a Virginia motion calling for separation from Britain. The dramatic words of this resolution were added to the closing of the Declaration of Independence. Two days later, on July 4, the declaration was formally adopted by 12 colonies after minor revision. New York approved it on July 19. On August 2, the declaration was signed.
Word for word I agree. But I am changing the wording from America to Australia. There will always be the knockers of our respective nations.. but thankfully they are in the minority. The major difference between our two nations is America is totally free whereas my nation is still inexplicably tied to our former colonists.. the British. Despite being an independent soverign nation since Jan1,190I we still retain a British style constitution and parliament with colonial era appointments. such as the Governor General, QE 2's Australian representative. All colonial ties to Britain should have been scrapped almost 120 years ago..
Craig - what difference does the above mean to Australia ? Its just a symbol isn't it …………….. The Queen has no powers ………. @Craig Wilson
Congratulations to the US for separation. Canada claimed separation but Trudeau did this ,I pledge my loyalty and allegiance to Canada and Her Majesty Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada