Tag Archives: Fourth of July
California’s First Fourth of July Celebration Predated Statehood
All across America, people in cities big and small will celebrate the nation’s 247th birthday this week with parades, picnics, parties, and patriotism. Old Glory, fireworks, food, and fun, and it’s been that way since 1777—when the first event took place in Philadelphia a year after the Declaration of Independence was, well, declared. But who […]
He Signed His John Hancock Right There, on the Declaration of Independence
Granted, this was more prevalent in the days before electronic digital signatures, but you’ve probably heard the term at some point: “Sign your John Hancock right here!” As we celebrate the United States of America’s birthday, no signature on the Declaration of Independence – our first Hallmark moment – stands out bigger, bolder and with […]
Happy Birthday to ‘US’, and Other Stuff that Happened on Other Fourths
The United States of America celebrates its birthday today — with a healthy dose of Old Glory, bunting and barbecues, parades and picnics, fifes and fireworks. On July 4, 1776, 56 men including John Hancock, president of the Continental Congress, and Secretary Charles Thomson signed those fighting words known as the Declaration of Independence. A […]
The red, white, and blue blur of U.S. Flag Code etiquette
As we celebrate our nation’s 243rd birthday this Fourth of July, our patriotism will be evident with parades, picnics, patio barbecues, and pyrotechnics. So proudly we will hail, amid a sea of star-spangled banners. But in these heartfelt salutes to Old Glory, many might first want to familiarize themselves with the “dos” and “don’ts” of […]
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