Cover of Happy Birthday, AmericaThe fourth of July is the birthday of our nation. On Monday, we celebrate and enjoy the freedom that comes with the event that made this day so special.
Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence led a committee that crafted the declaration between June 11-28, 1776. Jefferson and other discontented representatives from the thirteen colonies voted and approved it on July 4, 1776. The document declared freedom for the 13 colonies from British rule. While it currently resides in the Exhibition Hall of the National Archive in Washington, D.C., where it really resides in the hearts and minds of America’s people.
If you were really picky the Declaration of Independence was not signed by all representatives until August, 1776. To make it official, John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress signed it which where the saying "put your John Hancock on it" came from!
Today, we enjoy the benefits of the freedom which the framers signed and ultimately fought for. For us, it is a time for baseball, hot dogs and family picnics. Summer is in full swing and life is good. This is not a dress rehearsal.
The Fourth of July is not complete without parades and fireworks. We hope you make time to enjoy this wonderful holiday. I know we plan to.
Happy Birthday, America!!!!!
Novy Scheinfeld, DDS. and Family.
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