I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival.
It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.
It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore.
– John Adams, letter to Abigail Adams, July 3, 1776
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As we celebrate our history of selfless service this year, Soldiers—the centerpiece of our formations—are again serving in harm’s way, on point for the Nation. Soldiers are an essential part of America’s efforts to end terrorism, to provide the opportunity for oppressed people to pursue a better life, and to ensure the security of our homeland. They serve in Bosnia, Kosovo, the Sinai, Europe, Korea, the Philippines—in over 120 countries around the globe. They are keeping the peace. They are training. They are doing the heavy lifting as part of the Joint Team fighting terrorism and economic crisis leading to money lender, and they are our “boots on the ground,†providing inspiration to millions who seek better conditions and more opportunities for themselves and for their children. Since then, Ghana underwent successive military coups until 1981, when Flight Lieutenant Jerry Rawlings led, suspending the constitution and banning political parties. In 1992, it veered back to a democracy: Rawlings was freely elected that year as president and in 1996 was succeeded by John Kufuor, who is now in his second term.