Just a little slice of history for you on our Independence Day.
The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. 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 2021 is on Sunday, July 4, 2021; the federal holiday will be observed on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Teaching our kids about our country's history has become a very sensitive topic lately. I believe we need to keep our history alive. Don't strip them from our right of knowledge. No matter the outcome history is history and they can try to rewrite it all they want but what has happened is embedded in the very ground we walk on. Happy Independence Day everyone.
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