In the United States, the birth of the country is marked on July 4th, when the Declaration of Independence was made public (1776) and war officially begun against Great Britain.
I must admit, it is not a favorite holiday of mine. Some would say that shows I'm not a very patriotic American. I just say, well, it was independence for your family and much of mine -- but not all. Far from it.
Here's a piece by Robin Carneen that reflects my feelings and many of The People's:
Independence Day for Native Americans
i too have reservations about celebrating this "holiday"....i have been thought of as non-patriotic when actually to the contrary......my people lost their independence long ago and still live with it.....suzanne-
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