Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord
Psalm 33:12.
Why We Celebrate...
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the republic for which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
REVOLUTIONARY
WAR IN AMERICA - The beginning of the war
Fighting broke out between American patriots and British soldiers in
April 1775. The Americans in each colony were defended at first by the members
of their citizen army, the militia. The militiamen came out to fight when the
British neared their homes. The patriots soon established a regular military
force known as the Continental Army. Britain depended chiefly on professional
soldiers who had enlisted for long terms. The British soldiers were known as
redcoats because they wore bright red jackets.
The patriots won several victories in New England and the Southern Colonies
during the early months of the Revolutionary War. As the fighting spread, many
Americans became convinced of the need to cut their ties with Great Britain. In
July 1776, more than a year after the start of the Revolutionary War, the
colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Relations
between the American Colonies and Great Britain began to break down during the
mid-1700's. Little by little, Britain tightened its control over the colonies.
Its leaders passed laws that taxed the colonists and restricted their freedom.
The colonists had become accustomed to governing themselves, and had developed a
sense of unity and independence. As a result, they deeply resented what they
considered British interference in their affairs. Friction between the Americans
and British mounted, and, on April 19, 1775, the Revolutionary War broke out
between the two sides. During the war--on July 4, 1776--the colonists boldly
declared their independence from their mighty British rulers. In 1783, they
defeated the British and made their claim to independence stick.
Still we fight for freedom, May we never forget that "Freedom Needs A Solider"
My heart felt thanks to the men and woman, who defend the American way of life.
06/25/02
