happy 4th

[jon hansen]

happy 4th yawl

 

[kappykaplan]

The same back atcha!

 

[jssailem]

Happy Independence Day....

 

[kappykaplan]

Same to you & yours, John!

 

[dlochner]

Today is a good day to re-read the text of the Declaration of Independence, paying attention not just to the preamble, but the whole text and especially the list of grievances.

Declaration of Independence: A Transcription

Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling and punctuation reflects the original.

www.archives.gov

 

[SailingLoto]

Getting ready to motor out and watch fireworks with the kids in a couple hours.