After signing the Declaration of Independence on July 2, 1776, John Adams wrote these words to his wife on how he felt his nation's newfound independence should be celebrated.
"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 Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more." John Adams July 3, 1776
I this spirit, Eliza and I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!
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