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Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate the ratification of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and America’s continued effort to fulfill the principle “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Learn more about the founding of America by checking out our playlist “Founding a Nation”: https://bit.ly/3RNTIV1

Today, on the federal holiday of Juneteenth, we come together to honor and remember the end of slavery in the United States. Let us reflect on our history, celebrate progress we have made, and renew our commitment to achieving equality and justice for all. 🔹Learn more about the the hues associated with the federal holiday and what they symbolize: https://lnkd.in/eV7cH-CC

I’d also like to to thank all of the brave people who gave their lives to obtain and keep our independence for the last 248 years. Original Declaration (link below to read all of it): WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the Separation. We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness—-That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such Form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient Causes; and accordingly all Experience hath shewn, that Mankind are more disposed to suffer, while Evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the Forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long Train of Abuses and Usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object, evinces a Design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their Right, it is their Duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future Security. Such has been the patient Sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the Necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The History of the present King of Great-Britain is a History of repeated Injuries and Usurpations, all having in direct Object the Establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid World. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public Good. He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing Importance, unless suspended in their Operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. He has refused to pass other Laws for the Accommodation of large Districts of People, unless those People would relinquish the Right of Representation in the Legislature, a Right inestimable to them, and formidable to Tyrants only. Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/eNbxeumW

Today, we honor Juneteenth and the enduring journey toward freedom and equality. Learn more about the meaning behind this day at Juneteenth.com.

🎆 The History of the Fourth of July: Celebrating Independence and Resilience 🇺🇸 As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, it’s essential to reflect on the history and significance of this monumental day. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, marking the birth of the United States of America and its separation from British rule. The Declaration, primarily drafted by Thomas Jefferson, was a bold assertion of the colonies' desire for freedom and self-governance. It laid the foundation for a nation built on principles of liberty, equality, and the pursuit of happiness. Over the years, the Fourth of July has become a day of unity and celebration, filled with fireworks, parades, and gatherings. It's a time to honor the bravery and vision of our Founding Fathers, as well as the countless individuals who have contributed to the nation's growth and success. At Walker Capital Partners, we recognize the importance of independence and resilience, values that are deeply ingrained in our nation's history and spirit. As we enjoy the festivities, let's also remember the significance of this day and the enduring strength it symbolizes. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #AmericanHistory #WalkerCapitalPartners #Liberty #Resilience

The word 'Independence', carries a weight heavier than felt, means deeper than heard, and really is the one of the most fundamental, and basic right that governs the behavior of an individual. The exhilarating sense of feeling, when true freedom is achieved, is impeccably liberating and empowering. Maybe it is the first salary, or first profit, buying your own vehicle, moving in to your own house, regardless of what it is, the sense of freedom in itself, releases dopamine. But in order to achieve freedom, virtues such as determination, effort, patience, bravery, and many more factors are needed. Independence, or freedom, isn't something that can be confined to wishing once in a year, it is much bigger than that. Everything and anything that leads to freedom, or help in being independent should be celebrated and cherished by everyone, however small it is. Happy Independence Day to all those 'Dreamers and Doers'.

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a pivotal moment in American history that marks the ending of slavery in the United States. As a law firm dedicated to justice and equality, we reflect on the ongoing journey towards civil rights and social equity. Let's use this day to remember the past, acknowledge the present, and commit to a future where liberty and justice are truly for all. https://lnkd.in/gPnkkt7k

Today, we celebrate the extraordinary courage and vision of our founding fathers who dared to dream of a nation where freedom reigns supreme. Let this Fourth of July be a reminder of the resilience and strength that define us as a nation. Happy Independence Day, America! #happyindependenceday #intouchlife #intouchfinancialgroup #insurancecompany #insuranceagent

Personal Post People who know me know that, for me, July 4th is the utmost highest secular holiday we celebrate in America. For me, July 4 represents individual freedoms. July 4 represents freedom from government mandates telling citizens what to drive (or not drive), what to eat (or not eat), where to live (or where to not live), who to listen to (or not listen to), what to read (or not read). July 4 represents the wonderful fact that our Founding Fathers created a country governed by a Representative Republic (and thankfully not a direct democracy) which was intended to have minimal impact on the lives of people living in America. July 4 represents the refreshing vision that Americans should not be taken care of from womb-to-tomb by the government. To put it current terms, July 4 should always mean that the US is not the EU or ever want to be the EU. The US must always keep its central tenet of ensuring individual freedoms - always !!! That is what July 4 means to me. I am proud to be an American !