Remembering Independence Day

Happy Fourth of July Teachers.

What is the meaning of Freedom? Websters classic definition of 1828 says, “A state of exemption from the power or control of another; liberty; exemption from slavery, servitude, or confinement. freedom is personal, civil, political, and religious.”

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from Great Britain, an event that eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, U.S. citizens celebrate this historic event.

From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2023 is on Tuesday, July 4.

As you gather with your family on this memorable day extend a helping hand out to all those that have proudly served in our armed forces. These men and women now and in history laid the foundation to these liberties that we cherish so much as Americans.

Despite what we have gone through economically, spiritually, and physically today we still have the freedom to decide what we need to do with what we have. We may not be or have what we want or need but at least we have the freedom to choose what we want to do with what we have. Nothing is holding us back to live the life that we choose to live.

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My favorite song for this day is Lee Greenwood’s song, “God Bless the U. S. A.”. This song means so much to me! It reminds me not only of the freedoms I have and cherish, but of all the people that stood strong to insure our future even in the face of death! God Bless them all!

Take the time to listen to his song and then take a moment to thank God and our Countrymen that have given us our freedom!

Lyrics

If tomorrow all the things were gone

I worked for all my life

And I had to start again

With just my children and my wife

I thank my lucky stars

To be living here today

‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom

And they can’t take that away

And I’m proud to be an American

Where at least I know I’m free

And I won’t forget the men who died

Who gave that right to me

And I’d gladly stand up next to you

And defend Her still today

‘Cause there ain’t no doubt

I love this land

God Bless the U.S.A....

need but at least we have the freedom to choose what we want to do with what we have. Nothing is holding us back to live the life that we choose to live.