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We are truly blessed to live in the greatest nation on earth. We owe our independence and liberty to those patriots who, 250 years ago, took up arms in the Revolutionary War. They risked it all, as have generations of Americans since, to free the slaves, defend against the communists, and now take on the radical Islamic terrorists who wish Death to America.
Our fight continues.
May you all have a wonderful Independence Day, cherishing this milestone in our history with friends and family, with gratitude in your hearts.
Here are a few links to sites where you can find things to do over this holiday weekend.
Illinois America 250 – the state website for activities and information related to celebrating our 25th Birthday
America’s Battlefield Trust – information about America’s battlefields, including virtual tours if you cannot travel to them physically.
America 250 – the national website for activities, events, and information on Independence Day Celebrations.
Ronald Reagan famously said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.”
Reagan made this remark in 1967 at his first inauguration as Governor of California.
His remarks came 22 years after the end of WWII, and in the midst of the Vietnam War and the start of radical socialist political unrest on college campuses.
And just six years before his remarks, the Berlin Wall was constructed, and Communism was ascendant and prolific in all parts of the world.
The greatest generation, which had fought fascist Germany and understood the real threat of communism because they saw and experienced it directly, was fortunately at that time in control of government, industry, and culture.
They heeded Reagan’s warning, elected him president in 1980, and in most cases lived to see the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and communist Eastern Europe a few years later.
The greatest generation was men and women like my father, who served in WWII and earned a Bronze Star in the Korean War.
Memorial Day, July 4th, Veterans Day – they proudly raised the flag, attended the local parade, and placed their hand over their heart as the American flag passed by.
Now in 2026, as we celebrate our 250th birthday and the founding of the greatest nation on earth – the nation that first set out in writing that all men are created equal, endowed by their creator with inalienable rights and that they are to be the authors of their government – Not ruled by a king –
The takeover of the Democrat party by radicals reminds us that the American Revolution isn’t over – it’s ongoing. The Democrat Socialists in New York, Muslims enamored with Hamas in Michigan, and anti-capitalists in California, Illinois, and elsewhere are a threat to our founding principles.
Now American patriots in this generation must do their part – the fight for independence and liberty continues.