Did You Know About Independence Day?

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Did You Know About Independence Day?

Independence Day is commonly known as the Fourth of July and is a Federal holiday here in the United States. The day is set aside to celebrate our declaration of independence from the then Kingdom of Great Britain (now the United Kingdom).

Tomorrow we celebrate with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, and a variety of other activities including political speeches. But historically speaking this day commemorating July 4, 1776 as the date when the Declaration of Independence was signed actually took place with the war already underway.

This Friday is July 4th, 2014 some 238 years after that historic moment. If we survive for another 12 years we will celebrate 250 years of independence. But if that is to happen it will probably be necessary for Americans to get reacquainted with both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

One particular activity that should be held in conjunction with Independence Day is prayer. Specifically prayer for our nation. It should be public, but it should also be private.

R_Frederick Riddle