Happy Independence Day!

Mr Quatro · 07-04-17, 02:43 PM

https://www.yahoo.com/news/fourth-ju...104900125.html

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Three US Presidents have died on 4 July so far, all Founding Fathers and two on the same day: 4 July 1826, the 50th anniversary of the country’s foundation.

Thomas Jefferson’s later years were riddled with ill health and debt. The third President died at home in Virginia, aged 83, surrounded by his family.

That same day, John Adams, who had succeeded George Washington as President and masterminded the Declaration of Independence, also passed away at home in Quincy, Massachusetts, aged 85. Tragically, Adams consoled himself with the final words, “Thomas Jefferson survives”, the statesman mercifully unaware that his friend and fellow nation-builder had himself expired just hours earlier.

These men would be joined by the fifth President, James Monroe, who died on 4 July 1831.

vienna · 07-04-17, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

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I don't think you do recall correctly. Adams and Jefferson were friends up until Adams' presidency. Jefferson opposed Adams' agreement to the 'Alien and Sedition Acts' and then waged the bitter campaign of 1800. Abigail Adams never forgave Jefferson, and the two men drifted apart. When Abigail died in 1818, their mutual friend and fellow Founder Dr. Benjamin Rush urged Jefferson to write Adams a letter of consolation. In the eight years leading to their deaths the two exchanged many letters and renewed their friendship. I believe that Adams' last words (if he actually made them) were from joy rather than enmity.

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Originally Posted by Mr Quatro

https://www.yahoo.com/news/fourth-ju...104900125.html

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Three US Presidents have died on 4 July so far, all Founding Fathers and two on the same day: 4 July 1826, the 50th anniversary of the country’s foundation.

Thomas Jefferson’s later years were riddled with ill health and debt. The third President died at home in Virginia, aged 83, surrounded by his family.

That same day, John Adams, who had succeeded George Washington as President and masterminded the Declaration of Independence, also passed away at home in Quincy, Massachusetts, aged 85. Tragically, Adams consoled himself with the final words, “Thomas Jefferson survives”, the statesman mercifully unaware that his friend and fellow nation-builder had himself expired just hours earlier.

These men would be joined by the fifth President, James Monroe, who died on 4 July 1831.

I do stand (or sit) corrected. My post was based on recollection and, as I age, that becomes a less reliable source. I had forgotten about the reconciliation and only remembered the conflict. My apologies...

As someone who has long touted the need to verify, I can only plead I was at the end of a long day and let expedience overrule reason...

Now, I must take my memory pills...

...hmm,... where did I put them, last?...

<O>

Mr Quatro · 07-04-17, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by vienna

I do stand (or sit) corrected. My post was based on recollection and, as I age, that becomes a less reliable source. I had forgotten about the reconciliation and only remembered the conflict. My apologies...

As someone who has long touted the need to verify, I can only plead I was at the end of a long day and let expedience overrule reason...

Now, I must take my memory pills...

...hmm,... where did I put them, last?...

<O>

In other words ... you were wrong ... humble, humble, humble ... fits you

em2nought · 07-05-17, 12:52 AM

Sarasota stores were soooooo empty this evening that I thought an anti-USA & anti-Trump rally must be going on. Surely all those Target customers weren't out celebrating Brexit 1776?

vienna · 07-05-17, 03:10 AM

Saw this interesting TV ad by Ancestry.com in observance of Independence Day:

<O>

Jimbuna · 07-05-17, 06:32 AM

Just come across this on a friends Facebook page and couldn't resist

Commander Wallace · 07-05-17, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Just come across this on a friends Facebook page and couldn't resist

Really ? You couldn't just be gracious like everyone else ?

Edit: BTW, we did The U.K a favor by giving Ricky Gervais a place to stay and hang out so England wouldn't have to deal with him.

STEED · 07-05-17, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Just come across this on a friends Facebook page and couldn't resist

No Tea for the Yanks because you lot threw it away.

07-05-17, 12:52 AM	#4
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Sarasota stores were soooooo empty this evening that I thought an anti-USA & anti-Trump rally must be going on. Surely all those Target customers weren't out celebrating Brexit 1776? __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage! Last edited by em2nought; 07-05-17 at 12:53 AM. Reason: Brexit 1776 made me laugh, stealing it ;)

07-05-17, 03:10 AM	#5
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,719 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Saw this interesting TV ad by Ancestry.com in observance of Independence Day: <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

07-05-17, 06:32 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Just come across this on a friends Facebook page and couldn't resist __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!