July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress declared Independence
Most of us this holiday will be with family and friends attending parades, picnics and firework displays. That’s because 240 years ago, America declared its freedom and independence from Britain. Voila! Just like that we had the exclusive right to this lifestyle that we enjoy today. No, it wasn’t quite that easy. Britain wouldn’t give us our Freedom and Independence without a fight. It took more than eight years of the American Revolution that required enormous sacrifices a

