Today is...

Independence Day

Today is Independence Day! On this day in 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. This historic document severed all ties with Great Britain and established many of our nation’s fundamental principles of freedom, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, but four other delegates assisted him. Among them was John Adams. Both Adams and Jefferson later served as President of the United States, and both men passed away on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of our nation’s birth.

To celebrate the 4th of July, send a free eCard to friends and family, host a cookout, or watch your local fireworks display! Happy Birthday America!

 

Today is also National Country Music Day

July is National Grilling Month & National Ice Cream Month

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History for July 4  1776 - The amended Declaration of Independence, prepared by Thomas Jefferson, was approved and signed by John Hancock, the President of the Continental Congress in America. 1802 - The U.S. Military Academy officially opened at West Point, NY. 1895 - The song "America the Beautiful" was first published. 1934 - Boxer Joe Louis won his first professional fight. 1939 - Lou Gehrig retired from major league baseball. 1955 - The first king cobra snakes born in captivity in the U.S. hatched at the Bronx Zoo in New York City. 1970 - Casey Kasem hosted radio’s "American Top 40" for the first time. 1997 - The Mars Pathfinder, an unmanned spacecraft, landed on Mars. _________________________________________________________ "The essence of personal mastery is learning how to generate and sustain creative tension in our lives." --Peter M. Senge