"Eleven Score and Eleven Years Ago..."...
"our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."Two hundred and thirty one years ago -- on July 4, 1776 -- America claimed it's independence from Britain... and Democracy was born. Since then, every day, thousands of immigrants risk everything to come to this country, so they too can live the American Dream of Freedom and Prosperity. If it weren't for my own ancestors doing just that, and coming from Prussia, Pommerania (Germany), Norway, and Russia 100-150 years ago, I wouldn't be here writing this.
So, here's to Freedom! Here's to Liberty. Happy Birthday America!
UPDATE: - (7:59 PM)
And, since it's a festive day here in the States, how about a unique performance of a truely American song. Here's a great version of "
Stars and Stipes Forever" by John Philip Sousa -- played on the electric guitar! Enjoy! ... [video]
-Jon
posted by Jon at 6:32 PM I I
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