Rag-tag army of 1776 should never be forgotten:
"John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, '...1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival.'
He suggested that it be commemorated, as the 'Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty.'
Furthermore, he said it ought to be celebrated 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 for evermore.'"
Monday, July 04, 2005
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