Happy Independence Day USA!

[deltadelta48]

Tomorrow is July 4th, Independence Day in the USA! Time for BBQ, fireworks, and sober thoughts too.

On this day in 1776, a brave group of ex-patriots (all of English, Welsh, Scots, Irish heritage, some UK born, others US born), signed a document declaring American's independence from the crown. Years of war followed (Treaty of Paris finally signed in 1783)!

Very special document still on display in Washington DC: Thomas Jefferson (North Wales UK has a plaque commemorating his parent's birthplace), wrote the document in little more than two weeks. John Hancock signed his name BIG so the King could read it without his glasses. All knew it was a dangerous act but in signing it pledged their "sacred honor" to their new independent country.

No secret message on the back for you movie fans!!

Interesting link http://www.ushistory.org/Declaration/ has copy of the Declaration, the background of each signer, and a timetable of the Revolutionary War, battles, etc.

So happy 4th of July USA!!!

[HerMajesty]

Thanks for posting that, Delta! I miss being home on the 4th!!!!

[DUFFYS]

Best wishes to all friends in the great USA from all of Us Here in Australia .
have a great 4th of July , don't burn the steak on the barbie ok !

[KAYS6912]

Happy Fourth of July to all from United States of America. Have a great day.

[starlady22]

Happy 4th July from me to


JAne

[Spyder1942]

The alien spacecraft is over my house so tell Will Smith to hurry up with that virus.

[bykimbo]

Best wishes to all who celebrate July 4th - hope you have a lovely day.

[Teddyrose54]

The alien spacecraft is over my house so tell Will Smith to hurry up with that virus.

Forget that! Tell Will Smith to hurry up to my house.

Happy 4th to the USA

[astral276]

We want our tea back.

[FirstGreenIsGold]

In a former life July 4th was my wedding anniversary, but thankfully, it isn't anymore! lol

Happy July 4th to all who still celebrate the day!