“I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these states. Yet through all the gloom I see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is worth all the means. This is our day of deliverance.”
~John Adams (second president of America)~
by John Trumbull
You might be interested to John Trumbull of Connecticut was the “embedded photojournalist” of the revolutionary war. He recorded many scenes of the Revolutionary War included the surrender of Cornwallis.
Happy 233th Birthday, America!
by Howard Chandler Christy
Have a safe and inspired weekend, everyone! May God bless America, and may America bless God! I will catch up with you next week.
Have a wonderful July 4th weekend, Wendy!
Happy July 4th and a safe trip.
Happy 4th! I love that John Adams quote!
I hope you have a wonderful and safe 4th! God bless.
Oh, and I love the pictures in this post.
Happy July 4th weekend!
Micki