http://www.YouIncMarketing.comHappy Independence Day, (Rhode Island Air Show)(Ri Air show 2007. (Galway air show)\nThus may the 4th of July, that glorious fourt of julyand ever memorable day, be celebrated through America, by the sons of freedom, from age to age till time shall be no more. Amen and Amen.\"Virginia Gazette on July 18th, 1777\n\nSchoolchildren in America learn the basic history of the events surrounding the Fourth of July, but the details of this monumental occasion in American history somehow fall through the cracks.\n\nAlthough July 4th is celebrated as America\'s official split from Britain\'s rule and the beginning of the American Revolution, the actual series of events show that the process took far longer than a single day. \n\nTaxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America who were forced to pay taxes to England\'s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless.\n\nThe original resolution was introduced by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia on June 7, 1776, and called for the Continental Congress to declare the United States free from British rule. \n\nOn June 11, 1776, the colonies\' Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, formed a committee with the express purpose of drafting a document that would formally sever their ties with Great Britain. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. The document was crafted by Jefferson, who was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer (nevertheless, a total of 86 changes were made to his draft!) The final version, the document that we know as the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, although the resolution that led to the writing of the Declaration was actually approved two days earlier.\n\nThe following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed and, on July 6, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document.On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia\'s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. \nAll of this had occurred with some of the delegates to the Congress not even present; New York, for example, did not even vote on the resolution until July 9th. (Did you know that that not a single signature was appended to the Declaration on July 4th. While most of the fifty-six names were in place by early August, one signer, Thomas McKean, did not actually sign the Declaration until 1781.)\n\nOne year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. \n\nThe custom eventually spread to other towns both large and small, where the day was marked with processions, oratory, picnics, contests, games, military displays and fireworks. Observations throughout the nation became even more common at the end of the War of 1812 with Great Britain. \n\nOn June 24, 1826, Thomas Jefferson sent a letter to Roger C. Weightman, declining an invitation to come to Washington, D.C., to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. It was the last letter, Jefferson, who was gravely ill, ever wrote. In it, Jefferson says of the document:In 1777, thirteen guns were fired, once at morning and again as evening fell, on July 4 in Bristol, Rhode Island. Philadelphia celebrated the first anniversary in a manner a modern American would find quite familiar: an official dinner for the Continental Congress, toasts, 13-gun salutes, speeches, prayers, music, parades, troop reviews and fireworks. Ships were decked with red, white and blue bunting. \nIn 1778, General George Washington marked the Fourth of July with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute. Across the Atlantic Ocean, ambassadors John Adams and Benjamin Franklin held a dinner for their fellow Americans in Paris, France. \nIn 1779, July 4 fell on a Sunday. The holiday was celebrated on Monday July 5. \nIn 1781, Massachusetts was the first legislature to recognize the Fourth of July. \nIn 1783, Moravians in Salem, North Carolina held the first celebration of the Fourth of July in the country with a challenging music program assembled by Johann Friedrich Peter. This work was titled the Psalm of Joy. \nIn 1791, First recorded under \"Independence Day\" name. \nIn 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day a holiday, albeit unpaid, for federal employees [1] \nIn 1941, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day a federal paid holiday. \n\n[edit] Toasts\nIt is often customary to deliver a toast or a short speech at a 4th of July celebration.\n\nListen to the a Family Party Toast Media:http://playaudio-345.com/play.asp?m=422645&f=XMJXMV&ps=6&p=1Family Party Toast\n\nToday, on the Fourth of July, let us remember Roosevelt\'s Four Freedoms of this country, and the entire world.\n\nFirst, there\'s freedom of speech and expression. To say what is on our minds. To shout, if we want to.\n\nNext, is freedom of every person to worship in his own way. Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and on and on...\n\nThird, is freedom from want. We all deserve food, clothing and shelter. Let us pray for the world.\n\nFinally, there\'s freedom from fear. We should be free from terrorism and war. This is our goal, our mission.\n\nHappy Independence Day, everyone.\n\n\nKid\'s Toast\n\nWe all know what day it is. It\'s the Fourth of July, the day the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.\n\nThe people who signed it were doctors and lawyers and farmers, but they were really just like you and me.\n\nThey were uncertain about the future sometimes, and theygot tired and hungry. They were leaders. The founders of our country.\n\nOn this Fourth of July day, let\'s think about these important men. Let us silently thank them for helping to build our nation.\n\nAnd let us remember the ladies who stood by them. They helped too.\n\nHappy Fourth of July!\n\n\nCourtesyof speech\n\n\n[edit] CustomsOriginally entitled Yankee Doodle, this is one of several versions of a scene painted by A. M. Willard that came to be known as The Spirit of \'76. Often imitated (or parodied), it is a familiar symbol of American patriotism.Independence Day, the only holiday that celebrates the United States, is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Similar to other summer-themed events, Fourth of July celebrations often take place outdoors. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (like the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day. Many politicians make it a point on this day to appear at a public event to praise the nation\'s heritage, society and people. Speeches and editorials may invoke American Revolutionary themes such as the founding fathers (including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and George Washington), the Constitution, the Liberty Bell, and democratic principles such as liberty, freedom, equality under the law, inalienable rights, and representative government.Families often mark the Fourth of July with a picnic or barbecue, and take advantage of the long weekend or off-day to gather with relatives. Decorations (e.g., streamers, balloons, and clothing) generally are colored red, white, and blue due to the colors of the American Flag. Because Independence Day is in the summer, bathing suits have once in a while been given the American flag design. Parades are often held in the morning, baseball games played (July 4th being nearly halfway into the baseball season), and fireworks displays in public parks in the evening. Other traditions include facepainting for children and tossing of a football or frisbee.\n\n\n[edit] Fireworks\nIndependence Day fireworks are often accompanied by a pops orchestra playing patriotic songs such as \"The Star-Spangled Banner\", \"God Bless America\", \"America the Beautiful\", \"My Country, Tis of Thee\", \"This Land Is YourLand\", \"Stars and Stripes Forever\", and, regionally, \"Yankee Doodle\" in northeastern states and \"Dixie\" in southern states. Some of the lyrics recall images of the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812. While the \"1812 Overture\" refers to Russia\'s defeat of Napoleon, it has been traditionally used bythe Boston Pops and broadcast nationwide on PBS, so many Americans also associate this musical work with the July 4th fireworks.\n\n\"The Star-Spangled Banner\", the USA\'s national anthem, commemorates the United States flag that was visible by the light of the rockets\' red glare, the bombs bursting inair. This view of the flag through a night of bomb bursts inspired the captive Francis Scott Key during the War of 1812, and provided hope for the United States as it defended Fort McHenry.\n\nMusic for the Fourth has been largely traditional, as noted above, evoking themes of patriotism. Some contemporary compositions are titled so as to lead the listener to think the song\'s theme is patriotic, when it is not. \"Happy Birthday America\" by \"Randy T.\" of Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a song that does seem to directly address the Fourth of July holiday as a celebration of a progressive nature.\n\nFirework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show. Safety concerns have led some states to ban fireworks or limit the sizes and types allowed. Illicit traffic transfers many firecrackers from less restrictive states, showing that theAmerican people have nevertheless found a way to celebrate \"with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations.\"\n\nMost fireworks shows in the United States end in an intense finale, with a volley of fireworks rapidly launched almost simultaneously. Major displays are held in New York and Boston harbors and on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario also host one of the largest fireworks displays in the world over the Detroit River each year to celebrate both American Independence Day and Canada Day during the Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival.[edit] Picnics and barbecues\nOutdoor barbecues and picnics are easy to prepare for the large number of people that often gather on the Fourth of July. 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