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Celebrating the Red, White and Blue
On July 4, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed, making this the birthday of the United States of America.
It all sounds so wonderful, so very simple. Yet I’m sure that there were many disagreements before the final draft was approved and signed.
The final result made history!
Today we celebrate the fruits and labor of those who fought for this nation. Across the country, the 4th of July is celebrated with parades, fireworks and many other festivities.
Words to live by:
We hold these truths to be self-evident,that all men are created equal,that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights,that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
For more information check out the history of the Declaration of Independence.
To all great and small, young and old, have a wonderful 4th of July!
Links, Books and Digital Media on Summertime Fun:
Links for more ideas on ways to celebrate the Red, White and Blue:
http://www.bhg.com/holidays/july-4th/crafts/;jsessionid=3YNSLQNAYXSUGCQCEAQSBHQ
Better Homes and Garden, 4th of July/Memorial Day Crafts
http://family.go.com/holidays/pkg-fourth-of-july/?CMP=KNC-YahFamily_fam_yahoo_seasonal_july-4th_22978267512
Disney Family, 4th of July Fun: creative crafts, delicious recipes, and top-rated toys
http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Independence_Day.shtml
U.S.A. - 4th of July, Independence Day, history, fun facts, quiz for kids, songs, recipes, more.
http://gonyc.about.com/od/holidays/a/fourthofjuly.htm
About.com: Fourth of July in New York City
Books
The Fourth of July and the founding of America / Peter de Bolla
4th of July / James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
4th of July, Asbury Park: a history of the promised land / Daniel Wolff
The knitting circle: a novel / Ann Hood
Absurdistan / Gary Shteyngart
The beach house / Jane Green
Lulu meets god and doubts him / Danielle Ganek
DVD / Videos
Born on the fourth of July [videorecording] / Universal City, CA: Universal, 2004
Jacques Pepin's summer celebration/ [videorecording] / KQED, director, Monica Caston
A summer place [videorecording] / Carol Argo, c2005, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
An American Carol DVD [videorecording] / Jon Voight, Leslie Nielsen, Dennis Hopper, James Woods, Kelsey Grammer; U.S. Vivendi Visual Entertainment, 2008
Independence day DVD [videorecording] / directed by Roland Emmerich, produced by Dean Devlin; 20th Century Fox
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