Flight of The Eaglehawk

PhotoHunt 117: Pointed [Tail]

By Eaglehawk | July 5, 2008

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Oppsy

By Eaglehawk | July 5, 2008

So if some of you tried to come to my blog this morning and could not, it was because the power was out. When I went to the store I found out why, about 2 blocks from my house look what I found.

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In the United States, Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. I love the fact that we can celebrate this holiday with freedom of speech, I must say that this is the best country in the world.

photo credit: Arkie Lad

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Did you know that the song “The Stars and Stripes Forever” had actual lyrics??? I know not many people knew that..

The Stars and Stripes Forever Lyrics
by John Philip Sousa - 1897

Let martial note in triumph float
And liberty extend its mighty hand
A flag appears ‘mid thunderous cheers,
The banner of the Western land.
The emblem of the brave and true
Its folds protect no tyrant crew;
The red and white and starry blue
Is freedom’s shield and hope.
Other nations may deem their flags the best
And cheer them with fervid elation
But the flag of the North and South and West
Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom’s nation.

Hurrah for the flag of the free!
May it wave as our standard forever,
The gem of the land and the sea,
The banner of the right.
Let despots remember the day
When our fathers with mighty endeavor
Proclaimed as they marched to the fray
That by their might and by their right
It waves forever.

Let eagle shriek from lofty peak
The never-ending watchword of our land;
Let summer breeze waft through the trees
The echo of the chorus grand.
Sing out for liberty and light,
Sing out for freedom and the right.
Sing out for Union and its might,
O patriotic sons.
Other nations may deem their flags the best
And cheer them with fervid elation,
But the flag of the North and South and West
Is the flag of flags, the flag of Freedom’s nation.

Hurrah for the flag of the free.
May it wave as our standard forever
The gem of the land and the sea,
The banner of the right.
Let despots remember the day
When our fathers with might endeavor
Proclaimed as they marched to the fray,
That by their might and by their right
It waves forever.

Commonly the 4th of July is celebrated with Fire Works such as these.

photo credit: Deannster
God Bless America!

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Independence Day United States of America Adopted

By Eaglehawk | July 2, 2008

Did you know that in 1776 on July 2nd, The Continental Congress adopts a resolution severing ties with Great Britain although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not approved until July 4?

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My Power Bird Is …

By Eaglehawk | July 1, 2008

Your Power Bird is an Eagle

You are spiritual and able to soar to great heights.
You are a true inspiration, and many people look to you for guidance.
And you are quite demanding in relationships… but you’re worth it.
People know that you will become even greater than you imagine.

Could you imagine it to be anything else?

What’s Your Power Bird?

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