Independence Day Fireworks courtesy of Patrick Henry
Independence Day fireworks are a staple of our 4th of July celebrations. The real *fireworks* started with the founders of our country, the ‘radicals’ of the 1770s American Revolution. Patrick Henry was among the most radical. Henry did *not* approve of the United States Constitution, because he found it too restrictive. That view led to […]
1776 – A Revolutionary Year, A Good Book
Thanks to many in 1776, Happy Independence Day! We wouldn’t be in a position to extend “Happy Independence Day” wishes without the revolutionary efforts of many in 1776. It was a revolutionary year, and it is a good book. Written by David McCullough, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the book reads like a novel. We […]
