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vol 3 issue 5
july 2018
CC Biker & Motorsports
LET FREEDOM RING!!! By Kelly Morgan Langley
certs, bonfires, parades and fired Independence Day is kind of off cannons and muskets in the a big thing in America; after all, streets, while performers read it celebrates our freedom from the newly adopted Declaration. England, the birth of our nation, Philadelphia held the first annuand the beginning of the country al commemoration of indepenthat would eventually become the dence on July 4, 1777, while the most powerful force in the world. Revolutionary War was still ragWe celebrate American Indepen- ing. In 1778 George Washington dence Day on the Fourth of July celebrated by giving his soldiers every year, but actually, July 4th extra rations of rum, and by the is not the day we declared our end of the 1700’s many large cities began holding Independence independence. Day celebrations, complete with The American Revolution started picnics that stretched for city in April 1775, and Continental blocks and dances and parades. Congress actually decided to declare independence on July 2, Since then we Americans have 1776. Thomas Jefferson wrote celebrated in much the same the first draft of the Declaration way….fireworks, parades, conof Independence in June 1776, certs held to show our pride in and it was actually signed on being American. We often forget, August 2, 1776. The Declaration however, what Independence was delivered to Great Britain in Day truly means: when a brave November 1776. So why do we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th? Because The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, after Jefferson submitted it to them on July 2. After making a few minor changes, the Declaration was approved on July 4. It was dated on that day, even though it wasn’t signed until August, so that’s the date printed on the original Declaration, and that’s the date associated most closely with it. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. However, Independence Day was not even recognized as a national holiday until 1870, although it had been celebrated for many years prior to that. It was finally declared a Federal holiday in 1941. During the summer of 1776 our first colonists celebrated the independence of the new nation by holding mock funerals for King George III, symbolizing the end of Britain’s hold on America. The new Americans held con-
group of colonists stood up to one of the most powerful monarchies in the world, risking everything for the ability to live, love and worship as we pleased.
lic display. Our history is being erased, statues being torn down and books being banned, because of their “offensive” nature. There is a tense undercurrent, Today, in many respects, Amer- an “us versus them” mentality, ica is a house divided. Although and both sides of this debate we enjoy liberties and freedoms are becoming increasingly more our forefathers could never have aggressive and more intolerant imagined, our rights are being of the other. This is not what our threatened daily. Freedom of forefathers fought for! speech is often censored be- This Independence Day I hope cause someone gets “offended”; every American can look at the there is the constant threat to flag that flies over this great naseize our firearms; we must pay tion, put away our differences, for the privilege of driving a car, and thank God that we live in a having health care, and hunting country where we still are free, and fishing. Our country was the greatest country in the world! founded on the premise of free- Stay safe out there, everybody! dom of religion; now children can Happy Independence Day, and no longer pray in school, and all God Bless America!! religious documents or artwork has been removed from pub-
Pitty’s BBQ Monthly Car Show
By Christina Marie Nunez Looking for something family friendly to do on a Saturday night? Check out Pitty’s bbq car show that happens every 4th Saturday of the month at the airplane located at 240 N. L street in Tulare in collaboration with Relaxed Atmosphere Auto Club. Not only were we invited we were welcomed with a friendly smile from the owner Joe but also got to see his wife Cassie make her rounds and greet everyone that she came across with a smile as
well. We also were able to walk along the street as the cars, trucks, and bikers pulled up and talk to each owner about their vehicle take pictures and get to know them a little better. My personal favorite about this event is i feel it brings back the good ole days where you could walk down the street and say hi to your neighbor and not just See pitty bbq Continued on page 4