Be Grateful and Celebrate!
4th of July, which celebrates the United States’ Independence Day, is a joyful day with barbecues, fireworks and summer sales.
The holiday falls on Thursday this year, so many will use this opportunity to take a longer vacation. But do we remember (or know) why we celebrate Independence Day?
I decided to check online to learn more about who were the people who in 1776 laid down the foundation to build the greatest country in the world, for which I am grateful to be its citizen. Initially, there were twelve Founding Fathers with Thomas Jefferson, who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.
The process of separating from England was not easy for the thirteen colonies, that later became states, and there were disagreements among the 56 men whose signature appeared on the historic document.
And as in our time, over the following 248 years, different people had their own opinions and feelings of what is right and what is not, which even resulted in the Civil War. During these joyful days, let’s focus on what unites us and express our gratitude.
Enjoy the three images of the fireworks!
HAPPY 4TH!