| "Americans used to roar like lions for liberty. Now we bleat like sheep for security." - Norman Vincent Peale |
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| About the 4th of July |
| About our Flag |
| The Statue of Liberty |
| Liberty Bell |
| Patriotism in the news |
| May we celebrate that precious freedom for which our forfathers fought so bravely...The freedom that is inherent in the Stars and Stripes, our revered flag...Come celebrate Freedom This Fourth of July! On July 4th, Americans celebrate Independence Day. The story goes something like this... A group of settlers known as Pilgrims settled in a place known as Plymouth. The settlements grew and 13 colonies were established. Although the settlers originally fled England to avoid religious persecution they found themselves, once again, under British rule. The colonies struggled for independence from the clutches of England for many years. England was far away and was unable to be actively involved with the welfare of the colonists. They did, however, levy heavy taxes on al products going to the colonies. In 1767, England placed a tax on all tea used by the American colonists, which created the protest against "taxation without representation" and they refused the tea to be unloaded. In 1773, colonists dressed as Native Americans, boarded ships from the East India Company and threw 300 chests of tea into the Boston Harbor. This became known as the Boston Tea Party and the road to freedom was begun. On January 10, 1776 the famous pamphlet Common Sense, by Thomas Paine, was distributed. It swept the colonies invoking a sense of pride and determination. The Spirit of '76 was born. On July 4, 1776, Congress passed the Declaration of Independence. It announced to the world that "these United Colonies" are "Free and Independent States" and absolved their ties with Englend, thus beginning the war for Independence. They had declared their right to "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Today Americans celebrate by flying the flag, "Star Spangles Banner", having picnics and barbecues and watching brilliant firework displays. Click on the Banner below to visit events across America. |
| What is Patriotism? |
| The 4th of July, Independence Day for the United States Of America |
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| Our National Anthem |
| US Facts |
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| For more than 200 years, the American flag has been the symbol of our nation's strength and unity. It's been a source of pride and inspiration for millions of citizens, and it has been a prominent icon in our national hastory. Here are some of the highlights of it's unique past. |
| On January 1, 1776 George Washington ordered the Grand Union Flag to be hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill in Boston. It had 13 red and white stripes and the British Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner (the canton). |
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| In May of 1776, Betsy Ross reported that she had finished sewing the first American Flag. |
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| On June 14, 1777, in order to eastablish an official flag for our new nation, the Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act. |
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| Act of April 4, 1818 provided for 13 stripes representing the original colonies, and one star for each state, to be added to the flag on the 4th of July following the admission of each new state. |
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| Oh, say can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof throgh the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star spangled banner yet wave? O'er the land of the free, and the home of the brave? |
| (In Defence of Fort McHenry) |
| The Star Spangled Banner |
| Written as a poem on September 14, 1814 |
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| (Click on the link above for the History behind our National Anthem) |
| "Old Glory" |
| The Pennsylvania Assembly ordered the bell in 1751 to commerate the 50 year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges Location: Liberty Bell Pavilion, Market Street between 5th & 6th, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Map of Historic Philadelphia) in the Pavilion Bell Originally Cast: Whitechapel Foundry 1752 at 2080 pounds (strike note E-Flat) The Bell cracked the first time it was rung Recast: Pass & Stow Philadelphia 1753 and again later that year Bell owned by: The City of Philadelphia Pavilion Built: 1976 |
| Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof Lev XXV X |
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| Located in New York Harbor, The Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom freedom and democracy. The Statue of liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886 and was designated a National Monument on October 15, 1924. The Statue was extensively restored in time for her spectacular centennial on July 24, 1986. Only the grounds of Liberty Island are now open for visitation. The monument, museum, crown, and all monument observation decks have been closed since September 11, 2001, and are closed, for security reasons, until further notice. Updates will be posted here as they occur... |
| Visit Liberty State Park by clicking the picture above |
| New York City |
| 4th of July sites to visit |
| A crafty 4th of July - History of the 4th of July, Poems, Crafts, and activities. |
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| Kids Domain - Activities, Games, Crafts, Patriotic Clipart and Printables. |
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| Flags Haven - History, Activities, Picnic ideas and the "Best" Recipies. |
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| This page is dedicated in memory of Americans lost, and the survivors. Please take a moment to remember them... |
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| Capital: Washington, D.C. Motto: "In God We Trust" National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner National Bird: Bald Eagle National Flower: Rose |
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| : Love for one's country, to support, serve, and defend, to be inspired by, to change for the better, and to care deeply for its citizens. |
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| Click to the right to visit the Campaign for the National Museum of Patriotism and Honor the Spirit of America! |
| Be Safe and Sane! |
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| Click above forWebnut's 9-11 Memorial |
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