The Declaration of Independence was originally made on July 2, 1776, but Congress revised it, and then everyone signed it on July 4. It is actually still disputed by historians, whether or not is was signed on the second or the fourth. Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, signers or the Declaration and later the only presidents of the United States to sign the Declaration, both coincidentally died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. Another Founding Father that became a president, however he did not sign the Declaration, James Monroe, died on July 4, 1831, making him the third president in a row to die on Independence Day. The thirtieth president, Calvin Coolidge, was born on July 4, 1872, so far making him the only president to be born on this memorable day.
But, you all are probably bored of history! I'm history geek, pardon me, I love it.
My favorite part of Independence Day has to be the fireworks. I love fire, and I love explosions, though in the last year I have become very jumpy, so they have become rather hard to enjoy when I jump three feet in the air at the sound of them, but I still love them nonetheless. My neighborhood also always gets together to light off fireworks and the kids get to play, and we all have ice cream sundaes, and at some time all the kids ten or over walk to the bridge together to view the fireworks, and it is all very warm and fluffy.
I really like to think that, sometime today, people sat around a table, and signed something so important to our existence now. It's kind of thrilling, if you think about it that way, huh? They were so lucky, to have such a large say in their own lives. It's a kind of freedom we rarely have now. Take a moment to appreciate what really happened on this day, okay? Right now, just....*closes eyes and motions for you to do the same* Alright, you see?
Have a fun day with your fireworks and barbecues!
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