On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted for independence from Great Britain. Two days later the birth of our great nation came when the signors of the Declaration of Independence put their intent in ink. In the days leading up to this moment in history, John Quincy Adams sent a letter to his wife, Abigail.
The letter contained the following contents: The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.
With true American spirit, at The Insurance Brokers of America, not only do we believe we should celebrate the history of our great nation, we believe that we should stand with our hands over our hearts to give heartfelt "THANKS" to all who proudly serve, have served or have made the ultimate sacrifice since that historic day to keep our America the land of the FREE.
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