We all know the Fourth of July is about more than fireworks and backyard barbecues, but sometimes it is hard to comprehend exactly what we’re celebrating as we often take our freedom for granted. Independence Day is just that, a day to celebrate our nation’s independence from a powerful British monarchy that imposed taxation tyranny and forced colonist to quarter British troops among other things. When the Declaration of Independence was first adopted in 1776, the 13 colonies were already … [Read more...]