Good 50º clear sky sunny morning.
Yesterday we started at 46º and topped at 99º.
Picture of the Day....the White House😊
Interesting about 4th of July...........
Each year on July 4th, the United States celebrates Independence Day. This federal holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
For nearly 250 years, the country has been celebrating a day in history that inspires us still today. On July 4th, communities host speeches and ceremonies across the nation. Across the country, people crowd cities for parades and festivals. Cities deck the streets in red, white, and blue bunting and flags.
Families and friends also gather for some of the most mouthwatering food – large picnics and barbecues, local fairs provide a taste of culture and mom’s home cooking, too. With so many converging on their hometowns, family and school reunions take place.
Fire Works:
Before the day is over, many communities hold spectacular fireworks displays re-enacting moments of victory. Patriotic music accompanies the performance while spectators view the show from blankets strewn along capital lawns or from boats floating in bays. Whether our National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” or “God Bless America,” many will sing along. In some locations, music will be played by a live orchestra or band, while in other areas it’s pre-recorded. Some of the most popular on the playlist are “America the Beautiful,” “My Country, Tis of Thee,” “This Land Is Your Land,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “God Bless the U.S.A.,” “Yankee Doodle” and “Dixie.”
In some parts of the country, people will shoot their own fireworks while children delight in the bright colors and sparklers. They roast marshmallows and make s’ mores.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Spend the day celebrating independence. Attend local events or travel the nation to see friends and relatives.
- At noon, a “Salute to the Union” is fired, each July 4th, by any capable military base. This is a salute of one gun for each state in the United States.
- In 2009, New York City hosted the largest fireworks display in the country.
- Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island, is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States.
INDEPENDENCE DAY HISTORY
July 4th– The First Anniversary
Bristol, Rhode Island, fired thirteen gunshots in salute: once at morning and once again at evening. Philadelphia hosted an official dinner for the Continental Congress, toasts, 13-gun salutes, speeches, prayers, music, parades, troop reviews, and fireworks. Ships were decorated with red, white and blue bunting.
- 1778 – General George Washington gave his soldiers a double ration of rum and an artillery salute. On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, ambassadors John Adams and Benjamin Franklin hosted a dinner for their fellow Americans in Paris, France.
- 1779 – Since the holiday fell on a Sunday, celebrations were held on Monday, July 5th.
- 1781 – The Massachusetts General Court became the first state legislature to recognize July 4th as a state celebration.
- 1783 – Moravians in Salem, North Carolina, celebrated with a challenging music program assembled by Johann Friedrich Peter. The work was titled “The Psalm of Joy.”
- 1791 – The first recorded use of the name “Independence Day” occurred.
- 1820 – Eastport Main held the first Fourth of July celebration, and it remains the largest in the state.
- 1870 – The United States Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees.
- 1938 – The United States Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.
From Mr. Food
- MAKES
- 5 large
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Gather up the gang, 'cause they're not gonna want to miss out on their serving of these All-American Fish Cakes. These seasoned and pan-fried patties are bursting with flavor! The only thing that could make 'em any better is topping them with your favorite sauce!
- 1 pound U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 teaspoons seafood seasoning (Old Bay)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Preheat oven to 375º. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place fish on prepared baking sheet and bake 15 to 18 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork; let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, seafood seasoning, parsley, and salt; mix well. Flake fish into breadcrumb mixture and mix gently until well combined. Form mixture into 5 large or 10 small equal-sized "cakes."
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot. Add fish cakes in batches and cook 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden and heated through.
Historically this date.......
1776 – American Revolution: The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
1826 – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, dies the same day as John Adams, second president of the United States, on the fiftieth anniversary of the adoption of the United States Declaration of Independence.
1886 – The people of France offer the Statue of Liberty to the people of the United States.
2009 – The Statue of Liberty's crown reopens to the public after eight years of closure due to security concerns following the September 11 attacks.
And births this date include....
1872 – Calvin Coolidge, American politician, 30th President of the United States (d. 1933)
1902 – George Murphy, American actor and politician (d. 1992)
1911 – Mitch Miller, American singer, musician, and producer (d. 2010)
1918 – Ann Landers, American columnist (d. 2002)
1924 – Eva Marie Saint, American actress
1927 – Gina Lollobrigida, Italian actress (d. 2023)
1931 – Stephen Boyd, Irish actor (d. 1977)
All I know. Nuff said. Have a good Independence Day. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
