Dear Citizens
It has been some time since we have met.
Today a fragment of a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail.
"The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."
The second day of July was when Congress voted to separate itself from Great Britain.
We now celebrate the 4th--when the explanation of that separation .was voted on.
Said explanation is known as the Declaration of Independence.
Be well
a Journeyman
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