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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
(23,726 posts)military coopts everything, it's a part of what's wrong with this country
BigmanPigman
(51,569 posts)CanonRay
(14,087 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,217 posts)it's ALWAYS about commemorating the birth of our inimitable nation and the birthdate of inimitable meee! 😇
(Say imminintable 3X fast!)
BigmanPigman
(51,569 posts)sprinkleeninow
(20,217 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
(20,217 posts)leftstreet
(36,101 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
(14,087 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
(20,217 posts)inclusively. They are unsung heroes and heroines.