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Platapus
07-02-23, 05:18 AM
Happy Independence Day :up:
Today 2 July, in 1776, the Continental Congress voted and approved the Lee Resolution.
"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.
That it is expedient forthwith to take the most effectual measures for forming foreign Alliances.
That a plan of confederation be prepared and transmitted to the respective Colonies for their consideration and approbation."
It was passed 12-0 with one abstaining. New York finally voted in favour on 9 July 1776.
The evening of 2 July 1776, the Pennsylvania Evening Post published the statement: "This day the Continental Congress declared the United Colonies Free and Independent States."
John Adams, in writing to his wife Abigail on 3 July 1776.
"The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."
The Declaration of Independence was not what declared our independence (even back then congress had problems entitling stuff). It was the Lee Resolution. The Declaration of Independence was a document designed to rally support from the citizens on the decision Congress made on 2 July 1776.
What many people don't realize is that the intended audience of the Declaration of Independence was the American people.
So happy Independence Day! Let's cock a good natured snook to our British friends and allies. :rock:
Tango589
07-02-23, 05:27 AM
Happy "We got shot of the British!" Day, and remember to keep all of your fingers!
Jimbuna
07-02-23, 05:34 AM
https://i.postimg.cc/VLQzzX2x/cjamq0vucaagchx.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
HAPPY Independence day to my American friends.
(Can't remember if I have asked this question before)
Have it always been 4th of July where the official Independence day is celebrated ?
Or
How come it was changed from 2nd of July to 4th of July?(if there has been any changes-see also first question)
Markus
Platapus
07-02-23, 09:47 AM
The 4th is when the final draft of the Declaration of Independence was approved, but not signed. Since the DOI is one of our core documents as a nation, the approval of this document was recognized as "independence day"
Only curmudgeons like me insist on the 2nd of July. :D
It should be noted that the public was not made aware of the 2 July vote as it was held in a closed session of congress. To most of the people, the first they heard of any official declaration was based on reading the various copies of the DOI which bore the date of 4 July.
The fourth of July did not become a federal holiday (unpaid) until 1870
Massachusetts was the first state to recognize it as a state holiday in 1781
Fun fact: The Philippines also celebrates July 4 as its Republic Day (it was originally called Independence Day) to commemorate4 July 1946 when it ceased to be a US Territory.
https://i.imgur.com/UN0RagG.jpg
Rockstar
07-02-23, 12:02 PM
It may have been voted for by a few in a closed room on the 2nd of July. But imo not until the written public declaration dated July 4th telling the king to pack sand did it really matter.
https://i.postimg.cc/Y2sTT2fG/IMG-1885.jpg
HELL YA!
Eichhörnchen
07-02-23, 12:12 PM
^ Yup - that about says it all :har::har::har::Kaleun_Cheers:
Jimbuna
07-02-23, 12:19 PM
^ Yup - that about says it all :har::har::har::Kaleun_Cheers:
:haha:
Jeff-Groves
07-02-23, 12:47 PM
Not sure the right decisions were made back in those days.
:hmmm:
Given the choice between King George III and Sleepy Joe the 1st?
Platapus
07-02-23, 12:53 PM
Almost fun fact: While it is unclear exactly when King George first received a copy of the DOI, his first official reaction was not made until 31 Oct 1776
Exocet25fr
07-02-23, 12:59 PM
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de_Lafayette :salute:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_du_Motier,_Marquis_de_Lafayette
Jeff-Groves
07-02-23, 01:12 PM
Almost fun fact: While it is unclear exactly when King George first received a copy of the DOI, his first official reaction was not made until 31 Oct 1776
Pretty sure he was still on 56k or less dial-up internet back then.
:haha:
em2nought
07-02-23, 01:12 PM
https://i.postimg.cc/VLQzzX2x/cjamq0vucaagchx.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
Oh come on, we saved your @$$e$ in two world wars. :D We're even. :D
Rockstar
07-02-23, 01:13 PM
Almost fun fact: While it is unclear exactly when King George first received a copy of the DOI, his first official reaction was not made until 31 Oct 1776
Ya, Al Gore hadn’t invented the internet yet so I imagine it took some time to get the word out.
Jeff-Groves
07-02-23, 01:14 PM
Oh come on, we saved your @$$e$ in two world wars. :D We're even. :D
Jim's still pissed about all the Tea We trashed.
Speculation:
How would USA have developed of they were a part of the British Empire until, let say after WWII ?
Markus
em2nought
07-02-23, 11:16 PM
Jim's still pissed about all the Tea We trashed.
I do feel a bit guilty, like I'm betraying the cause, when I order my PG Tips off Amazon. Still must have my British Tea, but on ice. :D
I do feel a bit guilty, like I'm betraying the cause, when I order my PG Tips off Amazon. Still must have my British Tea, but on ice. :D
Dude if you like PG Tips you should try this stuff:
https://i.imgur.com/4oOZATf.jpg
Otto Harkaman
07-03-23, 02:26 AM
Just exchanged one set of tax collectors for another. July 4 is perfect, a couple months after April 15 so you forgot how much you paid the government.
https://i.redd.it/z68txv7knfmz.jpg
em2nought
07-03-23, 03:25 AM
Dude if you like PG Tips you should try this stuff:
I like the manly name, sounds like something Mike Rowe should endorse. :D How long do you steep it for?
Just exchanged one set up tax collectors for another. July 4 is perfect, a couple months after April 15 so you forgot how much you paid the government.
Plus it's after the five month period that it takes to pay all of your yearly taxes, or has that period gotten longer since good ol' Brandon was installed?
Jimbuna
07-03-23, 04:30 AM
Jim's still pissed about all the Tea We trashed.
In all honesty Jeff I haven't touched a drop in over thirty years and that includes coffee as well :)
Aktungbby
07-03-23, 09:27 AM
/\ What! No caffeine! How do U live?!!:k_confused:
Jimbuna
07-03-23, 10:24 AM
Pop (you may call it fizzy, flavoured soda) and beer mostly https://i.postimg.cc/sxWqfpm6/drunkcob.gif (https://postimages.org/)
Not forgetting the Rum and Brandy of course https://i.postimg.cc/wMD4Y9xn/party0036.gif (https://postimages.org/)
Rockstar
07-03-23, 12:39 PM
Pop (you may call it fizzy, flavoured soda) and beer mostly https://i.postimg.cc/sxWqfpm6/drunkcob.gif (https://postimages.org/)
Not forgetting the Rum and Brandy of course https://i.postimg.cc/wMD4Y9xn/party0036.gif (https://postimages.org/)
Over here up North flavored soda is called 'pop' and down south it's called 'soda'
I've even heard a few refer to any flavored soda as 'coke'. So you need to know what they normally drink.
Beer is referred too by some as a Barley soda.
Jimbuna
07-03-23, 12:50 PM
Over here up North flavored soda is called 'pop' and down south it's called 'soda'
I've even heard a few refer to any flavored soda as 'coke'. So you need to know what they normally drink.
Beer is referred too by some as a Barley soda.
Reminds me of the time I went into a roadside diner with Neal and asked for chips with my meal before being told it was fries I was after :doh:
Rockstar
07-04-23, 09:23 AM
https://i.postimg.cc/DyRw6hNF/IMG-1902.jpg
Commander Wallace
07-04-23, 09:31 AM
Reminds me of the time I went into a roadside diner with Neal and asked for chips with my meal before being told it was fries I was after :doh:
:haha::haha:
Happy Independence Day to everyone in the U.S. especially those who wore the uniform to help keep the U.S Independent. Happy Birthday to the U.S itself. May she have many more birthday's to celebrate. :yep:
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~ Have a great day everyone and stay safe ~
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Catfish
07-04-23, 09:40 AM
Happy Independence day :salute:
Speculation:
How would USA have developed if they were a part of the British Empire until, let say after WWII ?
Markus
"Canada" :O:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzDt2_sgKso
:Kaleun_Cheers:
"Canada" :O:
Canada minus the Louisiana territory and the Spanish west.
Catfish
07-04-23, 02:42 PM
https://i.imgur.com/N4yujPHl.jpg
$1 bills?? :timeout:
Is that artwork from WWII?
You may want to talk to Aktungbby. :yep:
I wouldn't want to sit within three chairs of anyone who tries to slip a single in a g-string. :haha:
Rockstar
07-04-23, 05:55 PM
$1 bills?? :timeout:…
I wouldn't want to sit within three chairs of anyone who tries to slip a single in a g-string. :haha:
If you did you might’ve seen me :D. 25 or so years ago I was at a strip club in Key West where after a stage dance the girls would go around the tables asking if we liked their routine. I dug around in my pocket and as a joke flipped a nickel on the table. Oh man did she get fired up over that move and was fit to be tied. Crying to the bouncer who came over and looked big enough and a little too eager to pick me up the short hairs and throw me and our party out the door in one swoop.
We calmed her down I gave a her a Franklin even telling her I was sorry. Once the bouncer realized we were only slightly intoxicated and just having fun he was cool about it. However that poor girl I offended still smacked me a good one on the face.
Luvinn every minute of it! From Boston, MA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50_iRIcxsz0
:Kaleun_Cheers:
$1 bills?? :timeout:
Is that artwork from WWII?
You may want to talk to Aktungbby. :yep:
I wouldn't want to sit within three chairs of anyone who tries to slip a single in a g-string. :haha:
It was the going stripper rate back in the 1970's when Washington made that comment...
em2nought
07-04-23, 09:50 PM
I wouldn't want to sit within three chairs of anyone who tries to slip a single in a g-string. :haha:
You must not have eaten in the crew's mess. :D
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