Fourth of July -Independence Day 2003

               Happy Birthday America

As we celebrate this years Independence Day, we need to be thankful that we are a free people. Unlike so many other cultures, freedom isn't a way of life, nor an option. In the same token, we should never take our freedom for granted. We Americans now know the results of that kind of thinking, and we'll always have to be vigilant and cautious since our freedom has now been compromised.

We also need to pay a special tribute to all of the military people that gave their lives for the rest of us Americans [and other countries], to keep our country, and other countries free from tyrannical rule that so many people have to bear.

Our country was founded by people simply wanting and needing to be free from the greediness of the empowered and tyrant rulers, religious persecution and to have the chance to start afresh. America is based on a free society, which is freedom in every sense of the word. Let's really celebrate the 4th of July, and thank all of the people in our history that have struggled founding our great country, and who have died for us, to gain the freedom that we have today, and in turn becoming the leader for world peace and believing in freedom for all people.

         Americans are celebrating the 232nd Anniversary of Independence
          and Celebrates July 4th, 2008 in Washington, D. C., view below:
          If your planning on going to Washington, D.C. for the 4th, please see:
          Click here for more information from the National Park Service.
          From the National Archives - Here's the 4th of July Declaration Days

Fourth of July Historical Documents, Independence Hall and related Documents
- The Constitution of the United States of America
  - The Government site for the Constitution of the United States of America [loads slowly
  - The Senate on the Constitution
- Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies, In Congress, July 4, 1776
  - The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies,
    July 4, 1776
- Independence National Historical Park [where Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are]
- Fourth of July History and Information Sites
- Other Documents and Government Links
The White House
- The White House and all about Independence Day
- A Visit to the White House
- The White House was in Philadelphia from 1790 - 1800 serving President George Washington and John Adams.
Fourth of July Free Greeting Cards
Fourth of July and Bastille Day Gift Ideas
- How about gourmet cheese from one of the 50 States?
- Get your Chef a fund apron, with hundreds of fun designs.
History of the United States Flag
Independence Day Screensavers & Clipart
July 4th Activities & Things to Do [ideas]
- If you're in New York, go visit the Statue of Liberty.
- Give a moment of thought to what this day is all about
- Take this opportunity to have a family reunion
- Go on a picnic
- Have the big BBQ cookout with family and friends
- Have a neighborhood street party with games and potluck dishes
- Just take the weekend off, and do all of those things that you would like to do!
- Visit SAFE supervised Fireworks Displays put on by your local city governments
July 4th Recipe Ideas
Kids & Teacher Activities, Crafts and Games
National Day in the other French Speaking Countries
- Belgium's National Day
  - July 21: National Day Holiday
  - Belgium's National Day Greeting Cards
- Canada's Canada Day
  - Canada Day - July 1 [unless it falls on a Sunday then it is observed on Monday the 2^nd]
  - Canada Day Cards
  - More Canada Day Cards
  - and More Canada Cards
- Luxembourg's National Day
  - June 23 is National Day [public celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday]
  - Luxembourg's National Day Greeting Cards
- Quebec's Quest for Independence
  - Nine-Year Hold on Provincial Government Ended by Liberals' Win
Switzerland's National Day or also known as Confederation Day
- August 1: National Day also known as Confederation Day
- Swiss National Day Special - from My Switzerland
- Switzerland's National Day Greeting Cards
Statue of Liberty
- Visit the Statue of Liberty, the architects involved, her arrival to New York, and the rebuilding of the monument, setting her in place as you see 'Lady Liberty' today, and what she represents for both the United States and France.
- The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France. Representing both Freedom and Peace. This is the US government site with history information, from the National Park Service. The Lady is open again for everyone to enjoy.
- For approximately 12 million people, Ellis Island was a part of their freedom process and became a part of Liberty Monument in 1965. It now houses a museum for the history of immigration, and the important role of the island, for the masses migrating to the United States, to seek freedom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- The Statue of Liberty has re-opened after being closed due to terrorist acts. You must however, go to this link for guidelines and making reservations - see updated information and operating hours here.

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