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The REAL Independence Day.
Jul. 2nd, 2023 12:38 pmI'd like to point out that today, July 2nd, is the day the Continental Congress adopted the Lee Resolution in 1776:
"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.
"That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances.
"That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation."
Newspapers heralded the news, and John Adams wrote his wife:
"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."
Missed it by that much, John. We celebrate the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which really amounts to the formal notification to the British Crown that we were out.
You can also say that everyone is celebrating my birthday, as I'm a July 4th baby.
"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.
"That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances.
"That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation."
Newspapers heralded the news, and John Adams wrote his wife:
"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."
Missed it by that much, John. We celebrate the formal adoption of the Declaration of Independence, which really amounts to the formal notification to the British Crown that we were out.
You can also say that everyone is celebrating my birthday, as I'm a July 4th baby.