Did you know..... Founding father John Adams believed that July 2 would be celebrated as a “day of deliverance ... with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations.” At least that’s what he wrote to his wife, Abigail, on July 3, 1776. Why did Adams expect Americans to celebrate July 2 and not July 4? Because July 2, 1776, was the day the Second Continental Congress officially rejected British rule and the 13 colonies joined together to form the United States On July 3, Congress began focusing on the wording of the Declaration of Independence, and the famous document was finally approved on July 4. It was that dated document that stood as the official statement of sovereignty and the most potent symbol of the break from England that captured the attention of the new nation. So, even though Adams was correct that we declared independence on July 2, it’s July 4 that has been celebrated ever since. Happy Fourth!
Posted on: Fri, 04 Jul 2014 23:59:28 +0000
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