Big Sarge Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 It would be if John Adams had his wish. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the resolution of independence with twelve affirmative votes and one abstention. With this, the colonies had officially severed political ties with Great Britain. In a now-famous letter written to his wife on the following day, John Adams predicted that July 2 would become a great American holiday. Adams thought that the vote for independence would commemorate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 "The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, 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 Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more. You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not." John Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sarge Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 My apologies to UB. I forgot he had already posted this info a few days ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 No apologies necessary. Can't be posted enough sez I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Sad. So very sad. http://www.infowars.com/video-americans-have-no-idea-why-they-are-celebrating-the-4th-of-july/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Sad indeed! Products of the decades-long decline of our educational system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 But that was a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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