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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThis 4th, let's all try to remember
that it's supposed to be about the Declaration of Independence, not just the military. Actual 1775 Minute Men excepted, of course
gopiscrap
(23,761 posts)military coopts everything, it's a part of what's wrong with this country
BigmanPigman
(51,613 posts)CanonRay
(14,106 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,253 posts)it's ALWAYS about commemorating the birth of our inimitable nation and the birthdate of inimitable meee! 😇
(Say imminintable 3X fast!)
BigmanPigman
(51,613 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,253 posts)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
(20,253 posts)leftstreet
(36,109 posts)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
(14,106 posts)Doreen
(11,686 posts)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
(20,253 posts)inclusively. They are unsung heroes and heroines.