Happy 4th of july!!!

Therrin · 5th July 2009, 11:58 AM

HEY!

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO ALL THE AMERICANS OUT THERE!!!!

In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

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During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia.[4] After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:

“ The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. 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 shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.[5] ”

Adams' prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2, the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress.[6]

One of the most enduring myths about Independence Day is that Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.[7][8] The myth had become so firmly established that, decades after the event and nearing the end of their lives, even the elderly Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had come to believe that they and the other delegates had signed the Declaration on the fourth.[9] Most delegates actually signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776.[10] In a remarkable series of coincidences, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two founding fathers of the United States and the only two men who signed the Declaration of Independence to become president, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the United States' 50th anniversary. President James Monroe died exactly five years later, on July 4, 1831, but he was not a signatory to the Declaration of Independence.

Happy Birthday America!

Eric Frei · 5th July 2009, 08:52 PM

Yes, enjoy the festivities.

We had a vote on whether or not to become a republic independent of UK, people voted no .... they shouldn't have let any poms vote though.

Drouin Tree Service · 5th July 2009, 09:22 PM

What happens Therrin???Mid year christmas sort of thing?

jim1nz · 5th July 2009, 10:02 PM

Just an excuse to get on the

!

Therrin · 5th July 2009, 10:12 PM

Its the celebration of our Independence from British rule.... yeah.

Sorta... no presents but its a big celebration. Lots and lots of fireworks, feats, that sorta thing. I guess its kinda like....anzac day? maybe.

newguy18 · 6th July 2009, 06:13 AM

Yes it was a good 4th,i went out partying with my homeboy from work,we hit 3 different parties and i got wasted,but woke up with 3 cute girls in the back of my truck.I'm still hungover,i drank way too much and had to much pot.

5th July 2009, 08:52 PM	#2
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jim1nz Mature tree Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: International, Germany Posts: 473	Re: Happy 4th of july!!! Just an excuse to get on the !

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Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,497	Re: Happy 4th of july!!! Its the celebration of our Independence from British rule.... yeah. Sorta... no presents but its a big celebration. Lots and lots of fireworks, feats, that sorta thing. I guess its kinda like....anzac day? maybe.

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