The Declaration of Independence was approved JULY 4, 1776. John Hancock signed first, saying "the price on my head has just doubled." Benjamin Franklin said "We must hang together or most assuredly we shall hang separately." Of the 56 signers: 17 served in the military, 11 had their homes destroyed, 5 were hunted and captured, Abraham Clark had two sons imprisoned on the British starving ship Jersey, John Witherspoon's son was killed in battle, Francis Lewis' wife was inprisoned and died from the harsh treatment, many, such as Thomas Nelson and Carter Braxton, lost their fortunes and 9 died during the War. When Samuel Adams signed the Declaration, he said: "We have this day restored the Sovereign to whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His kingdom come." John Adams said: "I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty." John Adams continued: "I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost to maintain this Declaration...Yet through all the gloom I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory...Posterity will triumph in that day's transaction, even though we [may regret] it, which I trust in God we shall not."
Finally, An Educational Video About The 4th Of July.
On this 4th of July, let us not forget the whole purpose of the Declaration Of Independence. Let us not forget why this was presented to the congress, why this was a MUST in order to escape the tyranny of King George III.
Today our country is heading towards that same state. If you look at the things going on, liberties being stripped away, stories not being fully told, wars being started on false information, how far off do you think we are before we get to the point of tyranny?
With every event and war, more liberties are stripped away in the name of security. " Those who sacrafic Liberty For Security Deserve Neither Liberty Nor' Security. " - Benjamin Franklin
Here is a brand new documentary by Alex Jones just release called " 9/11 Chronicles: Truth Rising "
With any documentary I view ( and you as well ) always research for yourself. I personally will never promote a video I don't do research extensively on before hand. Then again, you don't probably know me from a hole in the wall to make a judgement so do what you will and enjoy what I bring :-)
9/11 Chronicles: Truth Rising
P.S.
One final thing I definitely don't want to forget to mention is something that Congressman Dennis Kucinich has brought upon the house. The Impeachment of the President Of The United States. If you want to take part in this, visit http://impeachment.kucinich.us/petition and sign it!