Now, I'm sure that so many blogs have a post about July, 4th and America's birthday, however, I'm here to just share some simple facts about this precious day.
Did You know that separation from the British monarch was declared on July 2nd, NOT July 4th?! July 4th was the day that the Declaration of Independence was signed! So America's 234th birthday was technically two days eariler, but is celebrated today!
Another interesting fact about our Nation's revered holiday is that the 1812 Overture is one of the most played musical numbers during this time. BUT WAIT A SECOND!! The 1812 has nothing to do with America in the 1812 War (in case you didn't know that there is such a thing- The War of 1812 :]) and it actually has nothing to do with America's history?! How crazy is that- it is actually explaining a Russian victory and the original contains the sounds of 16 cannon shots! Yet, it has become a timeless calssic and tradition within our country's borders.
Also, there are few presidental relations to the 4th-- For example, Calvin Coolege was the only president born on this date and James Madison died on this date (Who wrote the Dec.of Ind.) and it was America's 50th birthday.
The Fourth of July, is also another economic boots, as the US alone spent over $209 million on fireworks alone in 2009 according to the Washington Post! Also over 2.3 billion dollars will be spent on various picnic foods such as hamburgers, hotdogs, rolls, watermelon, ketchup, etc. And to top things off, it is estimated that a wopping 6.8 million pounds of beef will be consumed this holiday!
So I'm not sure how this is going to help you improove your design savy, or in that case help you in any way, but I wanted to let you know that this holiday is to honor our freedom, and let us not forget that! For freedom is earned, not given! Have a great week :]
Your Friend,
Josh
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