Celebrating Independence Day 

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays -- celebrating patriotism, our history and the tremendous courage, faith and sacrifices of our Founding Fathers. As the 238th birthday of America dawns tomorrow, millions will get together with friends and family for backyard barbeques, games and fireworks. 

By all means, enjoy the day! But please remind your children and grandchildren about America's exceptionalism and the significance of Independence Day. Tell them about America's "values statement," found in the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence: 
 

"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…"

American Values recently went to Washington, D.C., and asked those visiting our national monuments what liberty and the Fourth of July meant to them. I was particularly impressed by those who said liberty meant the freedom to do the right thing. 

Take a moment to watch this brief video. Share it with friends and family members. I hope you find it as encouraging as I did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpYevsY4jSA&feature=youtu.be 

God bless you, my friends, and may God bless the United States of America! 

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