#4thofjuly — Public Fediverse posts

Letter to the Editor Backlink in Chicago Sun Times

https://social.emucafe.org/naferrell/letter-to-the-editor-backlink-in-chicago-sun-times-07-31-26/

Trump Honors American Heroes And Founding Fathers During 250th Independence Day Celebration

The United States of America (USA) celebrated its 250th anniversary and during his 4th of July speech at the National Mall, US President Donald Trump honored the American heroes as well as the Founding Fathers of the nation, according to a news report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt from the report of Newsmax. Some parts in boldface…

President Donald Trump celebrated America’s 250th anniversary in a rousing speech on the Fourth of July at the National Mall on Saturday night.

Trump delivered his remarks after 11 p.m. ET, after being delayed by over an hour due to lightning and heavy rains. But Trump said he would not be deterred in celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

“If we have to speak in front of one person at four in the morning I’m going to be here,” Trump said in a speech streamed live on Newsmax. “There’s no way we can be deterred.”

“Tonight we come together for one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time,” Trump added. “For two and a half centuries, our American Republic has stood as the crowning achievement of human history.

“This country is the home of freedom. This is the land of liberty. And this is a flag that’s the banner of the most extraordinary, most exceptional, most incredible nation ever to exist on the face of the Earth.”

The president said the American people have shown more courage, done more good, righted more injustice and achieved more greatness than anyone else.

“For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise, the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world, all over the world, they try and be like us,” Trump said.

“Nobody can be like us, and with God’s help, we will always be this,” Trump added. “Or even better. We’re going to be better.”

Trump used his speech to honor numerous veterans who fought in American wars, bringing them on stage to salute the flag while telling their tales of heroism.

Among those honored were 104-year-old Ken Schrubing, who was just 19 years old when he survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and 101-year-old Don Graves, who fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima.

“These are the fighters and the banners of the Greatest Generation,” Trump said. “They are the greatest generation. They saved the world and they made America very, very proud. We’re very proud of you, heroes all.“

Marine Corporal Pat Finn and Private First Class Rudy Meekins, who fought in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War, were also honored, along with astronaut Jack Schmitt, the last American to walk on the moon, and the Artemis II flight crew.

Eleven Gold Star families were also presented with flags during Trump’s speech.

Speaking in front of the first American flags produced, Trump praised the Founding Fathers and the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

“Those 56 patriots put everything at risk, stepped onto the stage of destiny, and seized a victory for the ages,” Trump said.

Trump said the Founding Fathers have allowed America to thrive for 250 years.

“Our cause was just. Our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God,” Trump said.

“And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all,” Trump added.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted with the way America’s 250th anniversary was celebrated this year? Are you thankful to America’s Founding Fathers, war veterans and other brave heroes who kept the US a shining light on the world? Do you think the unpatriotic Americans will eventually realize they are wrong with their current beliefs and make a drastic change to love the United States again?

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Apparently the #bicentenial really was a bigger deal #4thOfJuly #nokings #notyrants https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/04/us-independence-day-holidays-past?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:

For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:

#4thOfJuly #nokings #notyrants

He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.

He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.

#4thOfJuly #nokings #notyrants

I did though hear for the first time Frederick Douglas' speach, and also, the litany of complaints against George III, which include... https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript #4thOfJuly #nokings #notyrants

I remember the #bicentennial and it was so exciting the best thing ever, my village had a parade and ice cream as well as fireworks like every fourth, but bigger ones. We were sad when it was over, but then we figured out we'd probably all live to see the 250th. Can't say it's been the same, but I'm not 11 so hard to tell.
#4thOfJuly #berlin #nokings #notyrants

“My gaze wanders back to her. She’s thoughtfully watching the distant fireworks that bathe the sky in a shower of fiery, colorful sparks for seconds time and again, only occasionally sipping at her champagne in silence.”

– From my #novel RETURNING HOME TO HER 📖 🌉 🎆 🥂

#Fireworks
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#FourthOfJuly
#4thOfJuly
#IndependenceDay
#ReturningHomeToHer
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HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY & HAPPY #READING! 🥳 🎉 📚

The Fourth of July
Declaring independence
From ev'ry Tyrant

#Haiku #OneHaikuADay #WritersCollective #writingcommunity #BackToHaiku #Summer #July #Fourth #4thofJuly #Independence #Declaration #DeclarationOfIndependence #NoKings #NoTyrants #IndependenceDay #Akron #Ohio #USA #Photography #2026

July 4, 2026

On this occasion
of national celebration,
meet George Washington,
the father of our nation.

Fought off the British empire, with bravery,
framed the Constitution,
continued slavery.

Could not lie, chopped a cherry tree.
Did not set his own slaves free.

We think he's great, though he was a baddie.
Girls on his plantation, called him "Cherry Poppin' Daddy"!

#July4th #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #IndependenceDay2026 #Poem #Humor #Humour #Freedom #Slavery #Pentagon #Pentagram #DepartmentOfDefense #DoD #GovernmentSpending #Corruption

On July 4th, please write the 8 Prairieland #TX Defendants just sentenced to a sum 450yrs in prison. 📬‼️(All mail is monitored by law enforcement. Be extremely mindful of what you write. Do NOT discuss the facts of the case, do not incl. overtly political comments.) https://prairielanddefendants.com/write-to-the-defendants

#Texas #Prairieland #PrairielandCase #PrairielandDefendants #fascism #JudicialActivism #oppression #SuppressionOfDissent #DissentIsAmerican #DissentIsPatriotic #resist #resistance #WritingCampaign #IndependenceDay #JulyFourth #July4th #4thOfJuly #FourthOfJuly

Thrilled to have collaborated with Prof Nathan Perl-Rosenthal (Harvard University) on the 4th of July Orations database:

https://www.julyfourthorations.org/

Explore how Americans have debated independence, citizenship, and identity over time.

#FoundingFathers #Revolution250 #DigitalHumanities #4thOfJuly

Cinematic vibes 📽️🍁🎬🎆 Happy 4th of July #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #Scarface #verisimilitude #HowardHawks #film #cinema #movies #FilmSky

a man in a tuxedo stands next ...

HAPPY #FlowersOnFriday and #4thofjuly!!! I hope you all have a great forth with some great fireworks, good laughs, yummy food, and just a touch of unexpected excitement. Stay safe people!

#fourthofjuly #independenceday #flowers #redwhiteandblue #photo

"Tell Me Again About Freedom From Tyranny" teableau for 07/04/24

#Tea #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #WhiteTea #Peony #RedWhiteAndBlue #IndependenceDay #4thOfJuly #Summer #VintageChina #GlassArt #Americana #Irony

“𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌” New prints and canvas available HERE: https://buff.ly/3RT8D08

#SheliaHuntPhotography #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay #Freedom #Liberty #Tennessee #OnlyInTennessee #BestoftheVolunteerState #flag #fireworks #happyfourthofJuly #july4 #theFourth #redwhiteandblue #america #proudtobeanamerican #bornintheusa

Independence Sam, available here: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/independence-sam-lisa-s-baker.html

#art #artwork #wallart #painting #digitalart #digitalartwork #arte #mastoart #mastodonart #pretty #beautiful #saturday #creativetoots #buyintoart #painting #artbooster #artmatters #smile #fun #dogmom #artoftheday #artforhome #whimsical #homedecor #mastodon #fediverse #redwhiteandblue #4thofJuly #independenceday #dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #mastodogs #doglover #doglovers

Texas Cow Fourth, fun new pop art: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/texas-cow-fourth-lisa-s-baker.html

#art #artwork #cow #creativetoots #buyintoart #AYearForArt #buyintoart #farm #farmanimal #arte #mastoart #fediart #cuteanimals #fun #animals #animalart #kitchenart #giftideas #homedecor #wallart #mastodonart #fedigiftshop #texas #cowart #popart #popculture #4thofJuly #eclectic #fun #patterns #artforsale #star #redwhiteandblue

Fourth of the Fido: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/fourth-of-the-fido-lisa-s-baker.html

#dog #dogs #dogsofmastodon #dogsoffedi #mastodogs #doglovers #doglover #animal #redwhiteandblue #art #artwork #arte #watercolor #mixedmedia #fediverse #fediart #mastoart #mastodonart #mastodon #fun #silly #whimsical #painting #adorable #charming #artforhome #4thofJuly #independenceday #patriotic #creativetoots #buyintoart #artbooster #artmatters #artgallery #giftideas

Red, White and Blue Cows: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/red-white-and-blue-cows-lisa-s-baker.html

#cow #cows #cowlover #cowlovers #bovine #farm #farmlife #farmanimal #animal #redwhiteandblue #art #artwork #arte #watercolor #mixedmedia #fediverse #fediart #mastoart #mastodonart #mastodon #fun #silly #whimsical #painting #adorable #charming #artforhome #4thofJuly #independenceday #patriotic #creativetoots #buyintoart #artbooster #artmatters #artgallery #giftideas

A bit of whimsy fun, while also adding a bit of 4th of July colors. Red, White and Blue Chickens: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/red-white-and-blue-chickens-lisa-s-baker.html

#chicken #chickens #bird #birds #chickenlovers #farm #farmlife #farmanimal #animal #redwhiteandblue #art #artwork #arte #watercolor #mixedmedia #fediverse #fediart #mastoart #mastodonart #mastodon #fun #silly #whimsical #painting #adorable #charming #artforhome #4thofJuly #independenceday #patriotic #creativetoots #buyintoart #artbooster #artmatters #artgallery #giftideas

Star Spangled Kitty: https://1-lisas-baker.pixels.com/featured/star-spangled-kitty-lisa-s-baker.html

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Watch 1 of my #TDF2023 #cycling #watecolors being #created in real time, from Stage 4 here. https://youtu.be/imOf3JwphIs via @YouTube Happy #4thofJuly! #cyclisme #ciclismo Subscribe to my channel to see one from every stage of the #TourdeFrance & #TourdeFranceFemmes

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Are you #WhiteLikeMe & trying to do #Antiracism?
Take time this #4thOfJuly to ponder & grieve the excruciating loss to our nation that's *inevitable* now that #WhiteMediocrity has been legally bulwarked by this #CorruptSCOTUS

#BlackArtists #BlackDoctors #BlackLawyersMatter

Make a personal plan to support meaningful #Reparations in whatever way you can, whether local or federal

#Vote like People's lives depend on you, bc they do
:solidarity: :af: :iww: :better_pride: