It’s Not the Fourth

First and foremost we should all be aware that the holiday is not the “4^th of July”.  The 4^th of July is the date that the holiday happens to fall on. Our founding fathers didn’t sign the Declaration of the 4^th of July. They signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1,776. The name of this most important holiday is Independence Day. So please show a little respect and call it by its true and proper name: Independence Day.

On the subject of respect, let’s talk a little bit about our flag. Undoubtedly we will see many flags flying this Independence Day and that is truly inspiring. Also without a doubt we will see those same flags flown improperly and without the respect due them. I have included a link to a website that will be helpful in teaching us the proper ways to fly Old Glory.

http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html

Now let’s go celebrate the birth of this wonderful country and proudly fly our flag.

Happy Independence Day.

Hugo