Fourth Of July

HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY !!!

"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved". - Franklin D. Roosevelt

On July 4, 1776, America declared its independence from England and approved the wording of the Declaration of Independence. It is said, however, that the Declaration of Independence was sent to the printer on July 4th and that it was not signed by John Hancock or the other delegates until August 2 because it was damaged or destroyed while being printed.

Below are some of the first 4th of July celebrations and facts:

• In 1777, thirteen guns were fired, once at morning and again in the evening.


• In 1778, General George Washington marked Independence Day with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and had an artillery salute.


• In 1779, July 4 fell on Sunday. The holiday was celebrated on Monday.


• In 1781, the Massachusetts General Court became the first state legislature to recognize Independence Day as a state celebration.


• In 1791 was the first recorded use of the name "Independence Day".

"Then it was said among the nations, the Lord has done great things for them. The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy". - Psalm 126: 2-3