This 4th, let's all try to remember

[CanonRay]

that it's supposed to be about the Declaration of Independence, not just the military. Actual 1775 Minute Men excepted, of course

[gopiscrap]

1. thank you I hate it when the fucking

military coopts everything, it's a part of what's wrong with this country

[BigmanPigman]

2. I am from Phila and it is ALWAYS about history in the City of Brotherly Love.

[CanonRay]

3. Good, as it should be.

[sprinkleeninow]

4. I yam from here and

it's ALWAYS about commemorating the birth of our inimitable nation and the birthdate of inimitable meee! 😇

(Say imminintable 3X fast!)

[BigmanPigman]

8. Mine is on the 3rd (as I was growing up I always thought the fireworks were for me).

[sprinkleeninow]

10. Aww, that's sweet! Well, I'd say they are for you too! 🎆

Have a Happy Day, birthday child! 🎂 🎉

We're planning a watermelon seed spittin' contest and water pistol duels like in the days of yesteryear. 🍉💦💦

Enjoy! Na z'drovje! A votre sante! Prosit! Cheers! 🍻

[sprinkleeninow]

5. Hay. Love ya bro and a fun-filled but safe Fourth!

🇺🇸

[leftstreet]

6. Washington gave his soldiers a double ration of rum

I'm just sayin


"In 1778, from his headquarters at Ross Hall, near New Brunswick, New Jersey, General George Washington marked July 4 with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute (feu de joie)"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Day_(United_States)

[CanonRay]

9. I think of my wife'swears 6th Ggf, captured at Ft. Washington and died on a British prison ship.

[Doreen]

7. Odd thing is that on the 4th I have always

thought more about the average people who went out to fight but not be part of the military. I guess I should remember them also. But it is the average Joe I have always thought of.

[sprinkleeninow]

11. Any of whom were brave 'patriots' that stood up to oppression and injustice should be honored

inclusively. They are unsung heroes and heroines.