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Ootd 07/04/24 - 4th of July

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Happy Fourth~🍒🇺🇲💋🎇

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Sarah Coventry Americana Vintage Patriotic Brooch & Earrings Set

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA 🇺🇸

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The Perfect Escape.

There is something about music. Whenever you need to freshen up your mood in the morning, driving to work, having a long and tiring day at work, driving back home, or having dinner at home, music gives you some kind of energy, and the trouble behind you feels smaller. Also, for someone, music is essential to fall asleep; good music makes the road ahead endless. Music has become a part of your life in the moment of happiness or sadness. All the songs might not go together in one place, but if someone told me to make an annotated playlist to fit in one place, I would definitely make this collection of music.

Die for you -Joji

Even if you haven't even fallen in love and haven't had a heartbreak in your life. This song will surely make you feel that you have been in love and have been betrayed and heartbroken recently by someone. Because these lyrics are deep and show that you still care about this. The lyrics;

I heard that you are happy without me

and I hope it's true 

it kills me a little, that's okay,

Cause I'd die for you

You know I'd still die for you.'

The line already talks about everything about the song. This song isn't only about love; it's about people coming into your life and leaving. I will take this song every day for a realization.

Fourth of July-Sufjan Stevens

On a random midnight, while I was preparing for my final, this song shuffled in the play. The pleasant melody caught my attention; I loved the music and played in the loop for hours. This song is a reflection on the night the narrator's mother died. He calls her dragonfly, star in the sky, and my little Versailles. These words are full of nostalgia and the realization of how small we are on death, and that one day, we are all going to die. This song comes under the track I listened to the most.

The Night We Met

I still remember this song; while I was shuffling a sad song, I came across it the night we met. When I listened to this, my mind got stuck with this song. I pictured myself in the music and imagined how special it was at first. I feel like I want to feel that special moment once. If I get that change, I will not make any decisions that I have made before. This song explores the theme of regret and the desire to do over and delve into the lost love.

Birds of Feather- Billie Eilish

No playlist would be completed with some things from Billie Eilish. Multiple songs can be discussed over Billie. The recent song, Birds of Feather, has been on everyone's favorite list. Billie expresses the enduring love that persists until the end of life. She desires a deep and lasting connection, as we should stick together as a bird's feathers. This is the song you crank up when you want to embrace and feel better.

All too well -Taylor Swift I can't miss this song even though I have already written it in a blog post in the past. Especially the 10-minute version of All Too Well is my all-time favorite. No matter how many times I listened, I still felt that this song sounded better and better every time. I know I have talked about the songs about relationships and breakups. But to feel this song, you would again say you don't have to be in love. This song fits with every mood.

Video Game - Lana del Rey

I should not missed this masterpiece after I discussed the previous two artists. In Video Game; The lyrics tell a story of devotion, as the narrator watches her lover play video games, accepting their disconnect with quiet longing. It is more than a love song—a nostalgic ode to unreciprocated affection and lost dreams.

This playlist is more than a collection; it is a journey. Every track brings different energy creating a balance in life. It is a perfect playlist, but that moment when you remember the past and get over all this. Every through, I have tried to make this playlist diverse; all these songs have the same theme, which is love.

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Fourth of July/Independence Day

Americans come together on July 4 to celebrate the nation’s birthday and Independence Day. On this day, most Americans enjoy grills in their backyards, at beaches, or in parks. Some partake in parades or marches and enjoy the fireworks that are often launched at dusk. We kick off the festivities with details, trivia, and anything else you need to know about Independence Day. Happy Fourth!

When is Fourth of July 2024?

The American glory of Red, White, and Blue, is celebrated on Independence Day on July 4.

History of Fourth of July

Although most of us already had this history lesson in school, we probably weren’t really paying attention as the clock ticked closer to recess or the end of the day. But we can’t fully appreciate our freedoms if we don’t know how we got them — and, more importantly, how close we came to losing them. The story of America’s independence is truly fascinating with more historical twists and turns than we can possibly get into here. But at least we can get you started with the basics.

In the 1700s, America wasn’t really a nation of ‘united states.’ Instead, there were 13 colonies with distinct personalities. From 1763 to 1773, Britain’s King George III increasingly placed pressure on the colonies as he and the British Parliament enacted a succession of draconian taxes and laws on them. Excessive taxes on British luxury goods like tea and sugar were designed to benefit the British crown without any regard for the hardships of the colonists. By 1764, the phrase “Taxation without representation is tyranny” spread throughout the colonies as the rallying cry of outrage.

The more the colonists rebelled, the more King George doubled down with force. Imagine if enemy soldiers not only had the right to enter your home but the soldiers could demand that you feed and house them. The Quartering Act of 1765 allowed British soldiers to do just that.

But the Stamp Act of 1765 became the straw that broke the colonists’ backs. Passed by Parliament in March, this act taxed any piece of printed paper, including newspapers, legal documents, ships’ papers — and even playing cards! As the colonial grumbling got louder and bolder, in the fall of 1768, British ships arrived in Boston Harbor as a show of force. Remember, the British Navy dominated the seas all over the world due to the far-reaching presence of the British Empire.

Tensions boiled over on March 5, 1770, in Boston Harbor during a street fight between a group of colonists and British soldiers. The soldiers fired shots that killed 47-year-old Crispus Attucks, the first American and Black man to die along with three other colonists in the Boston Massacre. 

In 1773, the Boston Tea Party (from which today’s Tea Party Republicans get their name) erupted when colonists disguised as Mohican Indians raided a British ship, dumping all the tea overboard to avoid paying the taxes. Continued pressure led to resistance and the start of the Revolutionary War in the towns of Lexington and Concord when a militia of patriots battled British soldiers on April 19, 1775.  Conditions were ripe for American independence.

When the first battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, only a handful of colonists wished for total independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered extremists.

However, halfway through the following year, many more colonists had come to lean more toward independence, as a result of growing hostility towards Britain and the spread of revolutionary views like those conveyed in the bestselling pamphlet published in early 1776 by Thomas Paine — “Common Sense.”

On June 7, 1776, the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall) in Philadelphia and Richard Henry Lee, the Virginia delegate, introduced a motion calling for the independence of the colonies. Amid heated debate, Congress rescheduled the vote on Lee’s resolution but appointed a five-man committee — including Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Robert R. Livingston of New York — to draft a formal statement justifying the defect from Great Britain.

On July 2, 1776, in a virtually unanimous vote, the Continental Congress voted in favor of Lee’s resolution for independence, and on July 4th, it formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Ultimately, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence was a contentious process. After much debate over what to include and what to leave out, Thomas Jefferson, tasked with pulling the document together, envisioned a nation where “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness” crystallized the very meaning of being an American. The document proclaimed the 13 American colonies’ liberation from Britain and reaffirmed their rights as free men — declaring that they were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.

John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that July 2 “will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.”

By an extraordinary coincidence, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the only two signatories of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as presidents of the United States, both died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. Although not a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, James Monroe, another Founding Father who was elected as president, also died on July 4, 1831, making him the third President who died on the anniversary of independence. The only U.S. president to have been born on Independence Day was Calvin Coolidge, who was born on July 4, 1872.

Fourth of July timeline

1763–1773

A Taxing Time

Britain’s King George III subjects colonial America to harsh taxes and laws, which benefits the Crown, not the colonists.

1765

Stamp Act

British Parliament's so-called Stamp Act taxes the colonists on any piece of printed paper including newspapers, legal documents, ships’ papers, and even playing cards.

1770

Shots Heard

British soldiers fire shots that kill 47-year-old Crispus Attucks, the first American and black man to die along with three other colonists in the Boston Massacre.

1773

Boston Tea Party

Disguised colonists take over a British ship and dump all the British tea overboard to avoid paying the taxes for it.

July 4, 1776

Declaration of Independence

After spending two days on revisions, the Continental Congress approves the historical document's final wording.

1941

Declaration of a Holiday

Independence Day becomes a federal holiday.

1950

Establishing Independence Day Traditions

Barbecues, parades, flag-raising ceremonies, and fireworks become the norm on Independence Day.

1976

Bicentennial

Americans celebrate the country's 200th birthday — the U.S. Mint issues a special Bicentennial quarter — with new designs featuring all 50 states.

INDEPENDENCE DAY TRADITIONS

American Independence Day parades go way back. By the summer of 1776, Americans celebrated the ‘death’ of British rule with mock funerals, revelry, and feasting. Americans still love to celebrate — and if you’re seeking a truly authentic experience, travel to Bristol, Rhode Island, home of America’s oldest Independence Day parade since 1785. Watch fife and drum corps marching bands, cartoon characters, and celebrities in vintage cars.

On Independence Day, we haul out family recipes for chili, barbecue ribs, chicken, and even tofu. We savor Louisiana gumbo and Maine lobster boils. There are zesty potato salads and delicious sweet corn roasted on the cob. Pies and cakes are laid out. Independence Day lets you get your patriotic grub on.

They chirp, whiz, and bang. Fireworks originated with the ancient Chinese, spread to Europe, and later added colorful displays to early American Independence Day events. Both Boston and Philadelphia launched fireworks on July 4, 1777. John Adams told his wife, Abigail, that Independence Day “ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, bonfires and illumination.” This year, enjoy your Independence Day finale with a phantasmagorical fireworks display! 

INDEPENDENCE DAY BY THE NUMBERS

2.5 million – the estimated number of people living in the newly independent nation in 1776.

327 million – the estimated population of the country in 2018.

56 – the number of signers of the Declaration of Independence. 

1st – signer was John Hancock.

70 – the age of the oldest of the signers, Benjamin Franklin. 

$4.0 million – the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags in 2013.

$781,222 – the dollar value of U.S. flags exported in 2013. 

$302.7 million – the annual dollar value of shipments of fabricated flags, banners, and similar emblems by the country’s manufacturers.

1 in 4 – the number of people who will set off their own fireworks. 

150 million – the number of wieners consumed on the holiday nationwide.

Fourth of July FAQs

What does the 4th of July mean?

The 4th of July is America’s Independence Day, and the annual celebration of the nation. 

How old is America today?

As of 2021, the United States of America is 245 years old.

What is the most famous text in the Declaration of Independence?

The best-known part of the Declaration of Independence is “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 … “

What fun ways can I celebrate Independence Day?

Parades and grills are commonplace on Independence Day but if you’re looking to go the extra mile when we suggest you take a look at our list of Fourth of July nail ideas to get you in the mood for celebrating.

Fourth of July Activities

Read the Declaration of Independence: Most Americans have never actually read the Declaration of Independence. But if it weren't for this short but historically significant document, they may not have been able to spend the day grilling or lighting fireworks, and definitely wouldn't have had the day off.

Watch fireworks: It's a blast — in more ways than one. Gazing at fireworks on the Fourth is a tradition that goes back centuries. In fact, John Adams alluded to this type of celebration in a letter he wrote to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776.

Visit a national landmark or historical site: America is full of fascinating historical landmarks and sites. No matter where in the country you live, there is almost certainly a site of historical importance nearby. Some ideas could include a Native American reservation, a Civil War battleground, a government building, or a war memorial.

5 Fascinating Facts About The Declaration Of Independence

John Adams refused July 4: Because the actual vote for independence took place on July 2, 1776, John Adams refused to recognize celebrations for July 4.

Technically… The Declaration of Independence was finalized on July 4, but most of the signers actually signed the document on August 2, 1776.

Edits and revisions: There were a total of 86 edits made to the original draft written by Thomas Jefferson.

Independence wasn’t the only reason: The Declaration of Independence was penned down formally so that colonies seeking foreign allies could legally declare themselves free from the British.

It’s not a map, but… There isn’t a treasure map as shown in the movie “National Treasure,” but there is actually something written on the back of the Declaration of Independence — “Original Declaration of Independence dates 4th July 1776.”

Why We Love Fourth of July

It's the most delicious day of the summer: There are few days of the year that offer as much food variety as the Fourth of July. Steak? Check. Chicken wings? Yep. Fresh strawberry pie? Absolutely. Macaroni and cheese? You got it. No matter what you're craving, it's sure to be available on Independence Day.

We're all in this together: Admit it, the Fourth of July makes you feel giddy. Maybe it's the parades, the BBQs, or, most likely, the fireworks. This is the one night of the year you can watch the sky light up, while surrounded by children laughing, dogs barking, and patriotic music playing.

You can wear whatever you want — as long as it's red, white, and blue: That bandana you never get to wear? That decades-old T-shirt with an American flag on it? Those are all fair game on Independence Day — as long as they're red, white, and blue.

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Get ready for 4th of July with stunning Independence Day nail designs! Celebrate with patriotic colors and festive patterns perfect for your summer celebrations.

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Well happy Fourth of July weekend every furry, so I have been popping fireworks and shootin bullets while eating BBQ. I had lots of fun.

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It’s 4th of July week! What do you like better, stars or stripes???

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Happy Birthday, America. While celebrating the 248th anniversary of the founding of our country, I cannot help but feel that our forefathers would be appalled at the state we Americans have allowed ourselves to fall into. Let’s renew our faith in the constitution and the Bill of Rights, including individual freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom to protest peacefully, freedom of press, and recall that power is derived from the people, 

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🍹🇺🇸 Celebrate Independence Day with a splash of color and flavor! Our Fourth of July Cocktail is the ultimate festive drink. Mix vodka, blue curaçao, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and top it off with club soda for a refreshing treat.

Garnish with blueberries, raspberries, and a lemon slice for a patriotic touch. Perfect for your holiday party! 🎆

Check out the full recipe below and enjoy responsibly. Happy Fourth of July! 

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Happy Fourth!

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Independence Day

Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, or July 4th, takes place on the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It celebrates the United States and its independence from Great Britain. It is a patriotic holiday extolling the positive aspects of America, and themes such as freedom and liberty.

The Revolutionary War began in April 1775, at a time when many still did not want complete independence from Britain. This sentiment was changing by mid-1776, fueled by things such as the publication of Thomas Paine's Common Sense. On June 7, the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House—a building now known as Independence Hall. Henry Lee, a delegate from Virginia, introduced a motion calling for independence for the colonies. It was contentiously debated, and a vote on the matter was postponed. A committee was appointed to write a statement outlining the reasons why a break from Great Britain was necessary. The committee consisted of John Adams, Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson—who became its main author.

On July 2, the Continental Congress voted in favor of Henry Lee's resolution for independence. Two days later, on July 4, the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Although this was not the actual day of the vote for independence, it became celebrated as Independence Day. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 8, and the document began being signed on August 2. It is interesting to note that both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826, on the fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

The King's birthday had been celebrated in the colonies in the years leading up to independence. Festivities included bonfires, the ringing of bells, processions, and speeches. During the 1760s and early 1770s, King George III was still celebrated, but Parliament was disparaged. But, in the summer of 1776, some held mock funeral celebrations for the king, illustrating how the monarchy would no longer control colonists.

Celebrations that were modeled after the king celebrations followed soon after the Declaration of Independence was adopted. They consisted of parades, concerts, bonfires, and the firing of cannons and muskets. The reading of the Declaration also became part of the festivities. The first annual commemoration was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, while the Revolutionary War was still raging on. In 1781, Massachusetts became the first state to make the day an official state holiday. Political leaders often addressed crowds on the day. The goal was often to create unity, but by the mid-1790s, the Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties were holding separate politically oriented celebrations in large cities on the day.

Following the War of 1812, the holiday became more widespread. Still, it wasn't until 1870 that Congress made the day a federal holiday. It did not become a paid holiday for federal workers until 1941. In the late nineteenth century, there began to be a focus on leisure activities on the day, with family get-togethers, barbecues, and fireworks being big parts of the day. Around that same time, the Safe and Sane Fourth of July movement came about, in response to heavy drinking that often went with the day, as well as injuries that came from fireworks.

Today the day does not have the same political importance it once did, although politicians still speak at many events. The day is commonly celebrated with parades, fireworks, concerts, barbecues, picnics, family gatherings, and watermelon and hot dog eating competitions. Sporting events and activities often take place, such as baseball games, tug-of-war, three-legged races, and swimming. The displaying of the American flag is an important part of the day. Many people also take an extended weekend and travel somewhere for vacation on the days surrounding the holiday.

How to Observe Independence Day

There are many ways you could celebrate Independence Day:

Read the Declaration of Independence.

Fly the American flag.

Go to a parade.

Attend a barbecue, picnic, or gathering with friends.

Attend a Fourth of July concert.

Attend fireworks in your community.

Light off your own fireworks.

Listen to patriotic songs, or songs fitting for the Fourth of July.

Learn the words to "The Star-Spangled Banner," the country's national anthem.

Participate in or attend a sporting event, or a watermelon or hot dog eating competition.

Take a vacation somewhere. You could see the Declaration of Independence, as well as other important documents, at the National Archives Museum in Washington D.C. You could also visit Independence Hall or the Statue of Liberty.

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From The Lord, Our God and Savior ✉️

REVOKED - Thus Says The Lord Regarding the United States and the 4th of July (Independence Day)

"Thus says The Lord: From the beginning I had written to you by the pen of My prophets, even to the showing of great signs and wonders. Behold, I came down in the flesh, and spoke with My people face to face. And in one day the sins of My people were purged, in one moment the pain of death was overcome. For I am The Lord. I have declared the end from the beginning, I have spoken of things to come, many wondrous and terrible things. I have set up great kings, and I have cast them down. I have called forth armies to conquer, and I Myself have conquered great armies. I have humbled whole nations and scattered their peoples, and behold, I have also brought them back again. For I am The Lord, and there is no other; there is none like Me.

And thus I speak to you now, little flock, even as I have spoken it to My servant already: All of you have stumbled. Yet some of you have departed, returning to the world and the ways of men... A world which hates Me and blasphemes My name at every turn, a world which pollutes My name without ceasing, a world which loathes its Creator! A world which loves abomination and from righteousness is far removed, a great multitude of dying people who hate LIFE! A world which destroys MY EARTH AND MY CHILDREN, a most wicked generation who MURDERS WITHOUT REMORSE!... A world which even now breathes its last... Beloved, I weep! My heart is rent inside Me! And what of your country and people, little flock? What of this mighty nation? Prepare your hearts, beloved, prepare your hearts for death. For the end of all things is at hand. For the Day of The Lord shall declare it; in the Day of The Lord’s Anger, it shall surely be made plain! Therefore, I have commanded My servant that he not celebrate this holiday[1] with his peers, nor with his community, for he must remain separate. For if he were to join them in their celebration, I tell you the truth, it would be death he celebrates and captivity he honors. For this nation’s independence is lost, its freedom REVOKED!

Beloved, your nation has come to its end; I give it over!  No more shall I defend its people  And protect its borders!...

For they have utterly forsaken Me,  And now must I also forsake them!...

Therefore cry bitter tears, little flock,  And weep, be overcome with sorrow,  For the end of a nation is a terrible thing...

It is wrought with much betrayal  And falls with a mighty crash,  Bringing forth death and great mourning;  The sound of which shall shake every land  And every people, and they too shall fall!

Yet from ruin they shall arise and band together. And in desperation, they shall make a covenant and sign an agreement. And once again they shall blaspheme the name of The Lord Most High, and walk proudly. Thus upon the heels of desolation shall their final destruction be written, in the blood of the slain.

Thus I shall send forth My witnesses, 144,000! They shall run as one mighty in battle, breaking through the lines, tearing down the walls, leaping over every barrier! From city to city they shall declare The Lord’s Rebuke, pronouncing My judgment upon the multitudes!

And thus shall I bring great calamity  Upon the cities and high places of men, Until My wrath is satisfied  And My fierce anger has abated...

Until the feet of The Holy One of Israel  Stand upon the Mount, bringing forth  Judgment unto victory absolute...

I AM THE LORD."

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A Testament Against The World: THE LORD'S REBUKE

▶ MODERN PROPHECY Regarding the United States - Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRR7Btavp1s&list=PL3847CD0376814760&index=5