It will be the most memorible epica in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by suceeding Generations as a great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as a day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized by 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, forevermore.
--John Adams on the first 4th of July
Happy 4th!
Yea we're free!!!
