As the summer continues we come to one of America’s favorite holidays, the Fourth of July. This holiday, in the heat of the summer, is a time of food, fun, and fireworks. But that’s not all it is.
Independence Day, July 4, 1776, was the day that Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence and declared independence from Great Britain. But did you know that some believed that July 2nd should have been Independence Day? John Adams believed that July 2nd, the day that the vote for independence took place, should be Independence Day. He believed this so strongly that he actually turned down invitations for celebrations on July 4th as a protest of the date. Celebrations that included concerts, bonfires, parades, and the traditional firing of canons and muskets marked this first celebration making the Declaration of Independence from England. The celebrations that took place throughout our young country have evolved into the pomp and circumstance that we have today.
The Fourth of July became more important to the American people following the War of 1812, in which the Americans once again faced off against Britain. This reminded Americans that “Freedom is never given, it is won.” For the years following the War of 1812 celebrations grew and evolved, and in 1870 Independence Day, July 4th was declared a federal holiday.
Today, Fourth of July celebrations include barbecues, fun in the sun, and fireworks. But has the meaning of the 4th been lost in the shuffle? The true reason for celebration has been lost by some as they focus on preparing for parties, spending the day sun bathing on the lake, and watching the elaborate fireworks displays throughout the area. Take the time this year to remember the meaning of the 4th of July. That is a celebration of the efforts of our founding fathers to create this country we now live in today, an independent nation.
So, as you prepare your barbecues, make plans to go to the lake, and load up the car to head to the Metroparks for fireworks remember the meaning of your celebrations. So raise your flags, and celebrate the bravery, and triumph of our founding fathers and the freedom they helped to achieve.
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