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The Liberty Bell

Inscribed on America's Liberty Bell are, "Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." It was the same famous bell that is said to have rung out on July 8, 1776, from the tower of Independence Hall, summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.

The bell was created several years earlier to commemorate the 50th anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges, Pennsylvania's original constitution.

The bell was used until 1846, and the "Philadelphia Public Ledger" gives this account of its last notes: The old Independence Bell rang its last clear note on Monday last in honor of the birthday of (George) Washington and now hangs in the great city steeple irreparably cracked and dumb. It had been cracked before but was set so that day by having the edges of the fracture filed so as not to vibrate against each other. It gave out clear notes and was loud. It appeared to be in excellent condition until noon when it received a sort of compound fracture in a zig-zag direction through one of its sides, which put it completely out of tune and left it a mere wreck of what it was.

The Liberty Bell served another useful purpose as it traveled the country after the devastating Civil War. It became a symbol of unity, helping to heal wounds from the war.

On every Fourth of July, at 2 p.m. EST, children who are descendants of Declaration of Independence signers symbolically tap the Liberty Bell 13 times while bells across the nation also ring 13 times in honor of the patriots from the original 13 states.

Fourth of July

The first organized celebration of the Fourth of July was held in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777. The first public readings of the Declaration of Independence were held in Philadelphia's Independence Square on July 8, 1776. The first big 4th of July party took place on the one-year anniversary of independence in 1777.

The Fourth of July celebrates the passage of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. The Declaration announced the political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain.

In 1870, Congress passed H.R. 2224, establishing the Fourth of July as an unpaid federal holiday. President Ulysses S. Grant signed into law the Holidays Act. This law designated July 4th as a national holiday to be observed as Independence Day. However, it's worth noting that even before it became a federal holiday, the Fourth of July had been widely celebrated and recognized as an important date in American history. The federal recognition solidified its status as an official holiday and established it as a day of national significance.

Happy Flag Day!

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Suggestions for Patriotic Business Names

Incorporating patriotism into your business name or tagline can not only showcase your love for our country but also resonate with customers who appreciate your shared values. Whether you draw inspiration from history, national symbols, or cultural diversity, infusing your business with patriotism creates a strong sense of identity and can help forge meaningful connections with your target audience. So, let your entrepreneurial spirit soar and embark on your business journey with a name or tagline that proudly represents your patriotism.