Happy 2nd of July??

Happy 4th of July everyone! Or is it really the 4th of July? In July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress declared independence, and George Washington himself  proudly declared a speech. Moreover, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail about how he predicted Americans would celebrate July 2nd in the future:

"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."

July 4th is obviously our Independence Day, as this was the time the Declaration of Independence was officially signed. However, we must take note that this small passage explains that our nation never turned out how John Adams envisioned. To honor his wishes, we can always keep July 2nd as a day to celebrate with sports, bells, bonfires, and even guns. 

Read more at: http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/happy-july-2_738179.html 

                            

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