| | | |
Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. ~ Thomas Paine |
|
|
|
|
| Best wishes for a fun-filled weekend as we kick off Summer in the U.S. with 4th of July celebrations. Here's a few fun facts about the 4th of July that you might not know:
- Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on a "laptop," which was a writing desk that could fit on one's lap.
- He also changed the wording of the Declaration of Independence from "the pursuit of property" to "the pursuit of happiness."
- Several countries have used the Declaration of Independence as a beacon in their own struggles for freedom. These countries include France, Greece, Poland, Russia, and many countries in South America.
- The average age of those who signed the Declaration of Independence was 45. The youngest at age 27, was Thomas Lynch, Jr of South Carolina. The oldest delegate was Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania at age 70. Thomas Jefferson was 33.
- The oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States is the 4th of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island; it began in 1785.
Have a Star Spangled Day!
Kat
|
| |
|
|
| Thanks so much for checking in. If you know anyone who might enjoy my monthly newsletter, please forward it to them or invite them to sign up. |
| | www.YourInfiniteWellness.com ~ 617.678.4088 |
| | |
