#Celebrate America this 4th of July

#Celebrate America this 4th of July

“#Celebrate America this 4th of July” Katharine Lee Bates, a 33-year-old English literature teacher at Wellesley College, was on “a merry expedition up Pike’s Peak” in Colorado in 1893 when she looked out “over the sea-like expanse of fertile country spreading away so far under those ample skies.” In an instant, she said, “the opening…

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#What to watch and stream on July 4th

#What to watch and stream on July 4th

“#What to watch and stream on July 4th” Ready the fireworks. July 4th is here, and with it heat waves across the country. If it’s too sweltering to venture outside, there’s plenty to watch on TV while you keep cool and celebrate Independence Day. Here are a few suggestions. “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular,”…

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#Salute the American Revolution’s enduring legacy

#Salute the American Revolution’s enduring legacy

“#Salute the American Revolution’s enduring legacy” It’s been a hard time for the American Revolution. It’s been smeared by the New York Times 1619 project as a fight to preserve slavery. Juneteenth, a worthy event in its own right, is considered by some as a candidate to replace July 4, marking a supposedly more palatable…

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#Cheers to American glory this Fourth of July!

#Cheers to American glory this Fourth of July!

“#Cheers to American glory this Fourth of July!” Revolutionary words got US We’re coming into July Fourth. The historic day our Godblessed country was born. Beyond hamburgers, cold hot dogs, warm soda and uninvited ants, it’s a day for even young’ns to respect Old Glory. America’s Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 founding fathers…

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