The 4th of July is the day that we celebrate the birth of our nation and our independence. Why do we celebrate the way we do? Maybe we're just following the wise words of our 2nd President, John Adams, who wrote this about July 4th in a letter to his wife, Abigail:
"I believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be celebrated by pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other..."
Happy birthday, America! Here's wishing all of my American readers a fun-filled Fourth....
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