With yet another year having passed, it is again time for celebration of America's independence. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for our nation; they are the epitome of the human spitit called freedom! Salute to America in recognition and honor of her independence: July 4, 1776.
Let's begin this year's Countdown:
5 - In God We Trust
4 - Star-Spangled Banner
3 - Pledge of Allegiance
2 - Remember Our Troops
1 - Happy Independence Day
4 - Star-Spangled Banner
3 - Pledge of Allegiance
2 - Remember Our Troops
1 - Happy Independence Day
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Stand by it!
Having faced acceptance, as well as controversy, this is still the official motto of the United States of America. The phrase appears to have originated in "The Star-Spangled Banner", written during the War of 1812: And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
The patriotic song God Bless America has become an iconic symbol of the United States of America originally written in 1918 by Irving Berlin while he was serving the US Army at Camp Upton in Yaphank, New York. In 1938, with the rise of Adolf Hitler, Irving Berlin, who was
Jewish and a first-generation European immigrant, felt it was time to revive it
as a "peace song," and it was introduced on an Armistice Day
broadcast in 1938, sung by Kate Smith on her radio show.
Listen to the original FIRST broadcast radio performance of
"God Bless America" sung by Kate Smith.
"God Bless America" sung by Kate Smith.
A strong-willed people from very diverse
backgrounds crossed treacherous waters, enduring hardships unimaginable to us
today. Hope, faith, and courage remained resolute even in the face of
serendipitous challenges.
Hope for an improved life
Led ships to set
sail for America
Why did they
leave their homes,
Those ancestors
of our generation?
Great fortunes some would seek
While others simply settled for freedom
All were
hard-working folks
Laborers with
varied education
Some traveled as
prisoners
Many were
indentured servants
Each hoped for a
better life
Built on faith’s
determination
Faith the Christian cornerstone
Inspired
stabilization of belief
Preparing for
the unexpected
Confirmed a
watchful eye of conviction
Enormous
challenges emerged
Within an era of
self-belief
All answered
their call to duty
When courage was
commonplace
Courage to overcome
Took strength
larger than life
An innate part
of who they were
Hearts and minds
did embrace
Thousands of years of descendants
Thousands of years of descendants
Left their mark for generations to come
Enduring
sickness and hardships
With perseverance and innovation
Each has a name,
a family
And they are
still all together
So who do they
proclaim to be?
Do you have your recipes for a 4th of July crowd?
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Patriotic Berry Trifle |
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