Happy 4th of July to Our American Friends!

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To our Amercian and American-based friends, GWAP Blog wishes you a Happy 4th of July!!

Yes, the USA is 233 years old, today...having become independent in 1776..

And you have accomplished quite a lot since 1776...you are one of the most influential countries in the world, due to your financial and military might.

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Independence Day is usually celebrated by Americans having family reunions, concerts, barbeques, parades, picnics, baseball games...

...And at night, fireworks fill the sky!

But I wonder if most Americans realize how blessed you are?

You have great governance...one that is constitutionally bound...

Your leaders can't just get up one morning and decide to make decisions that are not in your best interest.

...You live in a country where most people can make a good, honest-living, if they work hard...despite a recession. 

Hmmh!

So now that you're a year older, we wish you prosperity: spiritually, creatively and financially...

May you continue to be a nation where equality is attainable and may you continue to hold your leaders accountable for the decisions they make that affect your daily lives!

Sources Include

Article, "Independence Day (United States)" on Wikipedia.org

Gillian