Although the Fourth of July is sort of weird this year, being a recognized holiday (and day off) on a Wednesday and all, still it's a fun holiday with some worthwhile meaning.
Here are a list of locations that are holding Independence Day fireworks: http://www.courant.com/entertainment/events/hc-4thofjulyevents-07,0,1552678,full.story
The article referenced above is courtesy of the Hartford Courant.
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The flag pictured above is the Grand Union Flag - which is the first flag to be flown during initial military conflict between the American Colonies and the British Crown. Many other flags were flown during this period including a flag with thirteen stars in a round formation fixed in the upper field; that flag is known as the "Betsy Ross flag" but there is spotty evidence to actually link Betsy Ross to the design (some even say it was Mary Pickersgill). In any case, the 13 star flag was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777.
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Here is a link to the history of the US Flag.
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Have a Happy 4th of July! God Bless America!
not big on that whole freedom of speech thing, huh?
ReplyDeleteYou cannot celebrate just the freedoms that you like without celebrating America as a whole.
God Bless America.
Not big on allowing people to use my blog to voice their left wing agenda. Particularly when they post as anonymous. At least you could have a clever screen name or something.
ReplyDeleteThere is a difference between right and wrong, good and bad... and on these pages we know the difference. Patriotism is reserved for those for really love this country and for why it is founded, but NOT for those who want to ruin or alter it to suit their own personal gains and find "acceptance" from the norm.
May God save the United States! May God ensure Liberty prevails, not empty, short-sighted, do as you please freedom.
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ReplyDeleteSadly, I had to remove an anonymous post because certain people cannot handle themselves with respect and dignity. Only registered users will be allowed to post going forward.
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