Roll Call Independence Day, July 4, 2009 - Page 2 - ABA DSS

**tomcat01** · July 4th, 2009

Happy 4th of july all now if you guys are going to watch fireworks and have some drinks great but please please DO NOT DRIVE.. we want ya back here safe but go have some fun today and god bless the U.S.

Tomcat01

The Meanings of Red, White, and Blue "On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing a committee to devise a seal for the United States of America. This mission, designed to reflect the Founding Fathers' beliefs, values, and sovereignty of the new Nation, did not become a reality until June 20, 1782. In heraldic devices, such as seals, each element has a specific meaning. Even colors have specific meanings. The colors red, white, and blue did not have meanings for The Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777. However, the colors in the Great Seal did have specific meanings. Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, reporting to Congress on the Seal, stated:
"The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."
"The star is a symbol of the heavens and the divine goal to which man has aspired from time immemorial; the stripe is symbolic of the rays of light emanating from the sun."

From the book Our Flag published in 1989 by the House of Representatives

**restorerancient** · July 4th, 2009

Happy fourth of July!!! Looking to be another mid eighties day in western Ky.Everyone stay safe and God bless.

**fossil112** · July 4th, 2009

Good morning, Peggy and fellow ABAers!
We were hoping to get on Lake Michigan today for a little holiday fun, but the weather may not cooperate with us. Supposed to be a little gloomy with rain....sounds like Halloween rather than the 4th.
Have a wonderful day!

Fun Firework Fact - Fireworks were applied to warfare by attaching them to arrows. the first such use, circa 1200 AD, involved placing powder into paper tubes with a fuse or a trail of gunpowder wrapped in tissue paper that was attached to the arrows.

**gibahca** · July 4th, 2009

good morning all aba friends and all US friends.
You all have a great day and enjoy the 4th july.
My friends be safe.

**clarencegriffit** · July 4th, 2009

Good Morning to everyone in AbA Land and have a Happy and Safe 4th of July

**slowboy** · July 4th, 2009

THANKS FOR THE GREAT INFO TOMCAT01 !!!!!l

**scubagirl** · July 4th, 2009

Looking forward to celebrating Independance Day in our adopted country. It calls for fireworks hot temperatures but being able to watch fireworks from our pool.....priceless! Happy Independance Day ABA members.

**ccelectro** · July 4th, 2009

Good Morning Peggy and All here at ABA. We have rain here today and a high of 80, hope it quits by noon. Have a Great 4th of July Every One and be safe out there with the crackers.

Islandboy49 · July 4th, 2009

Happy 4th to all the American members . Hope your fireworks are as great as ours were on the 1st. Be safe, play safe and remember this:

History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid Dwight D. Eisenhower

**lakers1one** · July 4th, 2009

happy 4th of july to all, waiting the chilldawg..........good day peggy hope and pray all is well.........party safe please.........as always thank you

**Bud_Alcor** · July 4th, 2009

hey happy 4t of july. hope everyone stay safe

.. Have a good weekend everyone and be careful with the fireworks(if you plan to do so)..

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