“…It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more…” – John Adams – July 3, 1776
“Booms and Blooms” – Powell Gardens, Kingsville, Missouri – June 30, 2018.
“Booms and Blooms” – Powell Gardens, Kingsville, Missouri – June 30, 2018.
“Booms and Blooms” – Powell Gardens, Kingsville, Missouri – July 2, 2011.
James McHenry – Journal – September 18, 1787: “A lady asked Dr. Franklin [Benjamin Franklin] Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy – A republic replied the Doctor if you can keep it.” “The Lady here alluded to was Mrs. Powel [Elizabeth Willing Powel] of Philada.”
We’ll see soon enough.