As we consider the dramatic words of the Declaration of Independence, we wonder whether the writers knew the long-range impact of their words.<\/p>\n
Did they see a great nation emerge from a vision of independence? We think they did. How many times have you personally marveled at the wisdom of these national founders?<\/p>\n
They had a rare vision of what our country would turn out to be, and that vision rings true to this very day. Their writings were an achievement of significant proportions.<\/p>\n
Since the first July 4th, historians give us some interesting notes about that calendar day. First, they say the Declaration of Independence was signed on August 2, 1776, about a month after being adopted.<\/p>\n
President Calvin Coolidge was born on July 4, and three of our nation’s first five presidents died on that day: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826, and James Monroe, our fifth president in 1831.<\/p>\n
Congress didn’t actually declare it as legal federal holiday until 1941.<\/p>\n
The 4th of July is also a holiday for American business, says Robbie Briggs, a real estate company CEO. He reminds us that it’s a day that celebrates America’s devotion to entrepreneurship and the opportunity to build businesses of our own.<\/p>\n
Briggs says it serves as a tribute to each citizen and all they may elect to pursue in business or any other endeavor.<\/p>\n
As we commemorate our independence, we remember that America’s freedom and democracy occurred because of the determination of our forefathers to establish this place as a free country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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