Hello and Happy Independence Day from the Wannaskan Almanac. Today is July 4th.
Kim
We kicked off the holiday weekend with a variety of ways that reflected independence. Hubby brewed his 30th batch of Bohemian lager, I re-established order in (parts of) the house, the kids fed themselves, and the Toddler finally moved out of our bedroom to join the big boys.
Last night, we watched President Trump's speech at Mt. Rushmore (transcript here). During his speech, the president quoted and referenced Martin Luther King Jr. and Walt Whitman. In honor of today's national holiday, I share with you the transcript of Martin Luther King Jr.'s sermon titled “The American Dream” delivered on July 4, 1965 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
And here is Walt Whitman's poem, I Hear America Singing, which celebrates the American worker.
I Hear America Singing
I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear,
Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should be blithe and strong,
The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or beam,
The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work,
The boatman singing what belongs to him in his boat, the deckhand singing on the steamboat deck,
The shoemaker singing as he sits on his bench, the hatter singing as he stands,
The wood-cutter’s song, the ploughboy’s on his way in the morning, or at noon intermission or at sundown,
The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing,
Each singing what belongs to him or her and to none else,
The day what belongs to the day—at night the party of young fellows, robust, friendly,
Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs.
Here's a collection of more July 4th poems.
Happy Reading and may you find, embrace, and celebrate the America of your dreams!
On This Day
Historic Highlights (credits)
2012 - Discovery of Higgs boson particle is announced by scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)
The existence of the elusive elementary particle in physics, was suggested in the 1960s. The Higgs boson, which is named after Nobel laureate, Peter Higgs, was finally detected by scientists working at the Large Hadron Collider.
1966 - Freedom of Information Act in the US is signed into law
The 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the law, which allows for the disclosure of government information to the public. It came into effect a year later in 1967.
1946 - Philippines gains independence from the United States
The South East Asian country had been ruled for almost 381 years by various colonial powers, starting with the Spanish in the early 16th century.
1865 - Alice in Wonderland is published for the first time
The classic fantasy novel was written by author Lewis Carroll, whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. The book recounted the adventures of a curious girl, Alice, who falls into a rabbit hole and meets human-like animals and creatures.
1776 United States Declaration of Independence is adopted in Philadelphia
The statement declared the independence of the 13 British colonies from the British crown. It also announced the creation of a new country called the United States of America. Then handwritten declaration was approved by the Second Continental Congress and was signed by 56 delegates on August 2, 1776.
Happy Birthday to You!🎶
The existence of the elusive elementary particle in physics, was suggested in the 1960s. The Higgs boson, which is named after Nobel laureate, Peter Higgs, was finally detected by scientists working at the Large Hadron Collider.
1966 - Freedom of Information Act in the US is signed into law
The 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson signed the law, which allows for the disclosure of government information to the public. It came into effect a year later in 1967.
1946 - Philippines gains independence from the United States
The South East Asian country had been ruled for almost 381 years by various colonial powers, starting with the Spanish in the early 16th century.
1865 - Alice in Wonderland is published for the first time
The classic fantasy novel was written by author Lewis Carroll, whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. The book recounted the adventures of a curious girl, Alice, who falls into a rabbit hole and meets human-like animals and creatures.
1776 United States Declaration of Independence is adopted in Philadelphia
The statement declared the independence of the 13 British colonies from the British crown. It also announced the creation of a new country called the United States of America. Then handwritten declaration was approved by the Second Continental Congress and was signed by 56 delegates on August 2, 1776.
Happy Birthday to You!🎶
1973 - Gackt, Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, producer, actor
1960 - Barry Windham, American wrestler
1930 - George Steinbrenner, American businessman
1872 - Calvin Coolidge, American politician, 30th President of the United States
1960 - Barry Windham, American wrestler
1930 - George Steinbrenner, American businessman
1872 - Calvin Coolidge, American politician, 30th President of the United States
Remembering You
2011 - Otto von Habsburg, Austrian/German son of Charles I of Austria
1934 - Marie Curie, Polish chemist, physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
1826 - Thomas Jefferson, American politician, 3rd President of the United States
1551 - Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell
1934 - Marie Curie, Polish chemist, physicist, Nobel Prize laureate
1826 - Thomas Jefferson, American politician, 3rd President of the United States
1551 - Gregory Cromwell, 1st Baron Cromwell
Stay safe when gathering with friends and family and make it a great Saturday!
Kim
Gosh! Here it is a holiday and you managed to grace our pages with your post. Awesome! Glad to here about the toddler's new adventure.
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