Tman5293 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Happy 235th birthday of the United States Of America! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KebmrZu8nDQ The signing of The Declaration Of Independence: The Declaration Of Independence in its entirety: IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only. He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures. He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within. 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 obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance. He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures. He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power. 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 Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us: For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States: For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world: For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury: For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies: For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments: For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever. He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us. He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people. He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation. He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands. He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions. In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends. We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. The 56 signatures on the Declaration appear in the positions indicated: Column 1 Georgia: Button Gwinnett Lyman Hall George Walton Column 2 North Carolina: William Hooper Joseph Hewes John Penn South Carolina: Edward Rutledge Thomas Heyward, Jr. Thomas Lynch, Jr. Arthur Middleton Column 3 Massachusetts: John Hancock Maryland: Samuel Chase William Paca Thomas Stone Charles Carroll of Carrollton Virginia: George Wythe Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson Benjamin Harrison Thomas Nelson, Jr. Francis Lightfoot Lee Carter Braxton Column 4 Pennsylvania: Robert Morris Benjamin Rush Benjamin Franklin John Morton George Clymer James Smith George Taylor James Wilson George Ross Delaware: Caesar Rodney George Read Thomas McKean Column 5 New York: William Floyd Philip Livingston Francis Lewis Lewis Morris New Jersey: Richard Stockton John Witherspoon Francis Hopkinson John Hart Abraham Clark Column 6 New Hampshire: Josiah Bartlett William Whipple Massachusetts: Samuel Adams John Adams Robert Treat Paine Elbridge Gerry Rhode Island: Stephen Hopkins William Ellery Connecticut: Roger Sherman Samuel Huntington William Williams Oliver Wolcott New Hampshire: Matthew Thornton Please take time to read The Declaration in remembrance of the men who committed treason in order to provide us all with the gift of freedom. Independence Day, Celebrating 235 Years Of Liberty And Freedom From Government Tyranny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rocky4 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I don't have clue what this song is about, but it sure is nice to listen to. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU4L6THYAbM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Tari Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 I work in a shipyard. I just got a better job after being on the front for 28 years. I was put in security with full pay. so I made double time and a half . I just love holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChanMan Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Column 3 Massachusetts: John Hancock Maryland: Samuel Chase William Paca Thomas Stone Charles Carroll of Carrollton <===== My family!! Happy 4th all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Searcy Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 We don't hear that verse much. The Star Spangled Banner In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, Defense of Fort McHenry. The poem was later put to the tune of (John Stafford Smith's song) The Anacreontic Song, modified somewhat, and retitled The Star Spangled Banner. Congress proclaimed The Star Spangled Banner the U.S. National Anthem in 1931. Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn's early light, What so proudly we hail'd at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro' the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? On the shore dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave: And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. O, thus be it ever when freemen shall stand, Between their lov'd homes and the war's desolation; Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust" And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 B) But that's all filmed in Budapest, Searcy - about as American as her bloke. Oh well, never mind. Hope you've all had a good day on your side of the pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 But it's all about fire woks baby. Can't get more 'Mercan than blowin' **** up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 What an awesome quote by one of the founding fathers that perfectly portrays the magnitude of the Declaration: "We must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately." -Benjamin Franklin, In the Continental Congress just before signing the Declaration of Independence, 1776 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 We don't hear that verse much. The Star Spangled Banner In 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, Defense of Fort McHenry. The poem was later put to the tune of (John Stafford Smith's song) The Anacreontic Song, modified somewhat, and retitled The Star Spangled Banner. Congress proclaimed The Star Spangled Banner the U.S. National Anthem in 1931. I didn't know it was the anthem as late as 1931; you learn something new every day! I found the original lyrics - LOL, they are all pub and boozed based ! (that hasn't changed in Britain) To Anacreon in Heav'n, where he sat in full glee, A few Sons of Harmony sent a petition; That he their Inspirer and Patron wou'd be; When this answer arrived from the Jolly Old Grecian; "Voice, Fiddle, and Flute, No longer be mute, I'll lend you my name and inspire you to boot, And besides I'll instruct you like me, to intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." The news through Olympus immediately flew; When Old Thunder pretended to give himself airs. If these Mortals are suffered their scheme to pursue, The Devil, a Goddess, will stay above stairs. "Hark", Already they cry, "In transports of joy, Away to the Sons of Anacreon we'll fly. And besides I'll instruct you like me, to intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." "The Yellow-Haired God and his nine lusty Maids, From Helion's banks will incontinent flee, Idalia will boast but of tenantless Shades, And the bi-forked hill a mere desert will be. My Thunder no fear on't, Shall soon do it's errand, And damme I'll swing the Ringleaders I warrant, I'll trim the young dogs, for thus daring to twine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." Apollo rose up and said, "Pry'thee ne'er quarrel, Good sing of the Gods with my Vot'ries below: Your Thunder is useless"--then showing his laurel, Cry'd "Sic evitable fulmen' you know! Then over each head My laurels I'll spread So my sons from your Crackers no mischief shall dread, While snug in their clubroom, they jovially twine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." Next Momus got up with his risible Phiz And swore with Apollo he'd cheerfully join- "The full tide of Harmony still shall be his, But the Song, and the Catch, and the Laugh, shall be mine. Then Jove be not jealous Of these honest fellows," Cry'd Jove, "We relent since the truth you now tell us; And swear by Old Styx, that they long shall intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." Ye Sons of Anacreon then join hand in hand; Preserve Unanimity, Friendship, and Love! 'Tis yours to support what's so happily plann'd; You've the sanction of Gods, and the Fiat of Jove. While thus we agree, Our toast let it be: "May our Club flourish Happy, United, and Free! And long may the Sons of Anacreon intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I didn't know it was the anthem as late as 1931; you learn something new every day! I found the original lyrics - LOL, they are all pub and boozed based ! (that hasn't changed in Britain) To Anacreon in Heav'n, where he sat in full glee, A few Sons of Harmony sent a petition; That he their Inspirer and Patron wou'd be; When this answer arrived from the Jolly Old Grecian; "Voice, Fiddle, and Flute, No longer be mute, I'll lend you my name and inspire you to boot, And besides I'll instruct you like me, to intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." The news through Olympus immediately flew; When Old Thunder pretended to give himself airs. If these Mortals are suffered their scheme to pursue, The Devil, a Goddess, will stay above stairs. "Hark", Already they cry, "In transports of joy, Away to the Sons of Anacreon we'll fly. And besides I'll instruct you like me, to intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." "The Yellow-Haired God and his nine lusty Maids, From Helion's banks will incontinent flee, Idalia will boast but of tenantless Shades, And the bi-forked hill a mere desert will be. My Thunder no fear on't, Shall soon do it's errand, And damme I'll swing the Ringleaders I warrant, I'll trim the young dogs, for thus daring to twine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." Apollo rose up and said, "Pry'thee ne'er quarrel, Good sing of the Gods with my Vot'ries below: Your Thunder is useless"--then showing his laurel, Cry'd "Sic evitable fulmen' you know! Then over each head My laurels I'll spread So my sons from your Crackers no mischief shall dread, While snug in their clubroom, they jovially twine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." Next Momus got up with his risible Phiz And swore with Apollo he'd cheerfully join- "The full tide of Harmony still shall be his, But the Song, and the Catch, and the Laugh, shall be mine. Then Jove be not jealous Of these honest fellows," Cry'd Jove, "We relent since the truth you now tell us; And swear by Old Styx, that they long shall intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." Ye Sons of Anacreon then join hand in hand; Preserve Unanimity, Friendship, and Love! 'Tis yours to support what's so happily plann'd; You've the sanction of Gods, and the Fiat of Jove. While thus we agree, Our toast let it be: "May our Club flourish Happy, United, and Free! And long may the Sons of Anacreon intwine, The Myrtle of Venus with Bacchus's Vine." That's not the only thing that's not changed in Blighty, Matt. Don't tell anybody, but the American national anthem before the Star Spangled Banner was set to the tune of God Save the Queen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 That's not the only thing that's not changed in Blighty, Matt. Don't tell anybody, but the American national anthem before the Star Spangled Banner was set to the tune of God Save the Queen... So this history of theft then, rebranding it as there own original creation, goes right back to the word go; well I'll never Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 That's not the only thing that's not changed in Blighty, Matt. Don't tell anybody, but the American national anthem before the Star Spangled Banner was set to the tune of God Save the Queen... Well, yea. What music were we supposed to use? Something from Egypt? The Spanish anthem? We were BRITS, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 So this history of theft then, rebranding it as there own original creation, goes right back to the word go; well I'll never Matt And when the British Empire was finally dissolved, we stole that too. Of course, that is coming to an end for us as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Well, yea. What music were we supposed to use? Something from Egypt? The Spanish anthem? We were BRITS, you know. You saying this and Buzz embracing his Spanish side in Toy Story 3, makes me think a flamenco inspired Star Spangled Banner could be interesting! I'll get to work on my Spanish guitar! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 If only the Gypsy Kings had done a version of the Star Spangled Banner... They did manage this version of an old American standard, mind. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avGAe9EVkjc But hang on a minute, they're French, aren't they? Oh well, if you do perfect a flamenco version of the SSB, Matt, then you must perform it in a black curly wig when you put it on camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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