Declaration of Independence - July 4th 1776

Drafted by Thomas Jefferson between June 11 and June 28, 1776, the Declaration of Independence is at once the nation's most cherished symbol of liberty and Jefferson's most enduring monument. Here, in exalted and unforgettable phrases, Jefferson expressed the convictions in the minds and hearts of the American people. The political philosophy of the Declaration was not new; its ideals of individual liberty had already been expressed by John Locke and the Continental philosophers. What Jefferson did was to summarize this philosophy in "self-evident truths" and set forth a list of grievances against the King in order to justify before the world the breaking of ties between the colonies and the mother country.

Text and Document via: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration.html

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We were blessed with two beautiful daughters on the 4th of July. They

have filled our lives with more love and joy than we

 would have believed possible.

 Now they are grown and have added

an additional 7 jewels to our lives.

Sarah and Ryan's daughters: Gracyn, Abby and Baby Emma

Jessica and Ryan's children: Justin, Olivia, Avery and Baby Grant

Have a wonderful 4th of July with those you Love!!!