Just Finished My 50-some Years July 4th Tradition
Jul 4, 2023 12:37:47 #
Over the last 50-some years, I’ve started my July 4th holiday the same way. I enjoy breakfast in the U.S. Then I enjoy a cup of coffee. While sipping my coffee, I carefully read “The Declaration of Independence”.
I think about what it must have taken to inspire our founding fathers to write and send this document to the king. I also keep in mind that, unlike email, the response was not going to be, even reasonably, quick. One had months to think about that response.
Now, to enjoy living in this great republic and the bravery which is its foundation.
—Bob
I think about what it must have taken to inspire our founding fathers to write and send this document to the king. I also keep in mind that, unlike email, the response was not going to be, even reasonably, quick. One had months to think about that response.
Now, to enjoy living in this great republic and the bravery which is its foundation.
—Bob
Jul 4, 2023 12:39:40 #
Jul 4, 2023 12:58:36 #
I had never thought about having actually sent it to the King. Thanks for the insight and Happy 4th, my friend. 
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Jul 5, 2023 07:22:02 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
I believe it was called the Letter Of Separation back then. Seen something on the local NY news yesterday. The people they had on were involved with some 4th O-July going-ons in Morristown & Perth Amboy, NJ said it was a letter of separation if I understood it correctly.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-Independence
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Declaration-of-Independence
Jul 5, 2023 07:28:36 #
The Boston Globe publishes the DOI every 4th of July on their Op Ed page. I always enjoy reading it too.
Jul 5, 2023 08:27:44 #
rmalarz wrote:
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Have a wonderful 4th Bob!
Jul 5, 2023 08:54:26 #
rmalarz wrote:
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Good tradition Bob. They were probably anticipating the first ship loaded with Red Coats.
Jul 5, 2023 08:57:40 #
Jul 5, 2023 10:16:19 #
A wonderful tradition. It's too bad so many people today have forgotten (or never knew) what this country is all about.
Jul 5, 2023 10:34:51 #
rmalarz wrote:
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yes indeed, they were geniuses and only in their 20's at the time!
Jul 5, 2023 10:36:43 #
rmalarz wrote:
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Great tradition!!! Sometimes we forget how fortunate we are to be living in the USA. I hope we never forget this.
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