Shortly we, as a country, will be celebrating the 4th of July, which will be 248 years as a nation. During this time, our nation has grown and changes have occurred. In looking back over this time, I found a few quotes from Americans throughout this time that I thought you may all like to read.
“They who would give up an essential liberty* for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security.” Benjamin Franklin
“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and your government when it deserves it.” Mark Twain
“Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president.” Theodore Roosevelt
“I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.” Bob Dylan
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
John F Kennedy
“FREEDOM is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’ children what it was once like in the United States where men were free” Ronald Reagan
In closing, I want to thank all of our active military and veterans who have fought and still are fighting for our country and its freedoms we dearly cherish.
May you have a safe and wonderful July 4th.
*Liberty – the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior or political views. Oxford American Dictionary
