Happy Independence day!

Platapus · 07-02-11, 06:10 PM

Happy Independence Day

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.

Onkel Neal · 07-02-11, 06:11 PM

Yes, happy Indepence Day! Go USA!

But I still love the British.

Bakkels · 07-02-11, 06:13 PM

Ah the 4th of July, of course. Happy Independence Day from across the pond.

yubba · 07-02-11, 06:26 PM

Happy Independence Day

I just can't wait to start poopin in depends, what was the question again.

Platapus · 07-02-11, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakkels

Ah the 4th of July, of course. Happy Independence Day from across the pond.

2 July actually.

Bakkels · 07-02-11, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

2 July actually.

Well, it's the third over here

But not quite the 4th indeed..

So tell me, why is Independence Day celebrated on the 4th when the declaration was signed on the second?
Or wasn't your quote about the final Declaration of independence? (Just tryin to get a free history lesson here)

Tchocky · 07-02-11, 06:58 PM

I was wondering whether Sailor Steve or Platapus would post first this year

Platapus · 07-02-11, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakkels

So tell me, why is Independence Day celebrated on the 4th when the declaration was signed on the second?

The declaration of Independence was first signed on the 4th. However, congress voted for independence on 2 July.

Why is Independence Day celebrated on the 4th? Probably for the same reasons Christmas is celebrated on a day that Jesus was not born.

FIREWALL · 07-02-11, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

Yes, happy Indepence Day! Go USA!

But I still love the British.

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Originally Posted by Bakkels

Ah the 4th of July, of course. Happy Independence Day from across the pond.

And Happy Returns to both of you.

papa_smurf · 07-04-11, 04:21 AM

Happy 4th of July from your former masters

HunterICX · 07-04-11, 05:13 AM

Happy the 4th USA

HunterICX

BossMark · 07-04-11, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Happy 4th of July from your former masters

Yep

danasan · 07-04-11, 07:04 AM

Happy 4th of July and thanks to Platapus, very interesting reading

07-02-11, 06:10 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Happy Independence day! Happy Independence Day 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. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Yes, happy Indepence Day! Go USA! But I still love the British. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

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Bakkels Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 709 Downloads: 101 Uploads: 6	Ah the 4th of July, of course. Happy Independence Day from across the pond. __________________ My sh3 skins : http://www.gamefront.com/files/user/Bakkels Or go to the sh3 downloads section > skins

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yubba Admiral Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: in a neighborhood near you Posts: 2,478 Downloads: 293 Uploads: 2	Happy Independence DayI just can't wait to start poopin in depends, what was the question again.

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Happy 4th of July from your former masters __________________

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danasan Elite Spam Hunter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Flensburg / Germany Posts: 1,141 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Happy 4th of July and thanks to Platapus, very interesting reading __________________ "I invite you to go inside this submergible hole in the water where you can nicely hide from destroyers."