America's Story (part 23) - Countdown to 250!

 

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July 4, 1776

The United States of America was born on that date, recognized as the signing and final approval of the Declaration of Independence.

One of its most well-known statements:

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

And the signers ended this declaration on a solemn note:

And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

The anniversary of this quarter of a millennium milestone is coming up in two years: 

1776 to 2026

Countdown to 250 years!

And many across America are preparing for this celebration....

https://youtu.be/e0TxB7g4jT0?si=FmaJFsT4RMmAUyah

For more information on the big 250: America 250

Since 1776, America grew and met many challenges. Who are we as a people? Some have tried to answer that best in poetry and song:

I am the nation

https://youtu.be/Fw4Z6Hdxyo0?si=VufZN5v2bl4AUBL3

John Wayne has been seen as a personification of America throughout her evolution. 

For more information: John Wayne: Icon Of America's Booming Confidence

And in 1970, John Wayne and other well-known celebrities of the 20th century ended their show of American History with this patriotic song:

https://youtu.be/JnPbhbluS6Y?si=bATJzXLdXOFOcQad

Happy Birthday, America

as we countdown 

to her 250th!

And 

God Bless America!

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