Both I and Wikipedia take exception to Trout’s statement above. WP notes: Grilling has existed in the Americas since pre-Colonial times. It didn’t give dates, but other references to grilling come from the late 1400’s-early 1500’s. One might even say grilling has been around for almost as long as the discovery of fire.
The Declaration Of Independence (which, by the way, was passed by the Continental Congress on July 2; the 4th was just the first of a series of presentations; John Hancock may or may not have signed it then, but others – some of whom were not even members of the CC at the time – signed months and even years later) had no more practical effect than the Emancipation Proclamation. I would suggest that US’s birthday would more reasonably be celebrated on October 17 (Cornwallis’s surrender at Yorktown, 1781), September 3 (Treaty of Paris, 1783), Sept. 17 (Constitution created, 1787), Sept. 28 (Constitution passed by the Constitutional Convention, 1787), June 21 (Constitution ratified, 1788) or March 4 (Constitution took effect, 1789).
None of which should be construed as meaning I’ll pass on barbecue, beer, and fireworks come Saturday……….
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 4 years ago
It’s as good a time to argue politics as any.
To start off: Considering everything about George Washington, how many believe we need to pull the Washington Monument down?
(picture me stepping back out of shooting range)
jpayne4040 almost 4 years ago
We most definitely can leave politics out of a political holiday! Come on, people! We can do this, right? /s
Jeff0811 almost 4 years ago
Both I and Wikipedia take exception to Trout’s statement above. WP notes: Grilling has existed in the Americas since pre-Colonial times. It didn’t give dates, but other references to grilling come from the late 1400’s-early 1500’s. One might even say grilling has been around for almost as long as the discovery of fire.
dwane.scoty1 almost 4 years ago
Fred Flintstone cooked Brontuburgers inside the Cave? I don’t think so!
Jeffin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
A campfire and a green stick will do for hotdogs.
ChessPirate almost 4 years ago
Here’s political: July 4th doesn’t have the same ring to it that March 4th does, can’t we change it to March 4th? ☺
fritzoid Premium Member almost 4 years ago
The government can’t tell me to “observe” the Fourth of July on July 3! I’M GOING TO WORK ON FRIDAY, AND I’M TAKING SATURDAY OFF! Take THAT, tyranny!
Cozmik Cowboy almost 4 years ago
The Declaration Of Independence (which, by the way, was passed by the Continental Congress on July 2; the 4th was just the first of a series of presentations; John Hancock may or may not have signed it then, but others – some of whom were not even members of the CC at the time – signed months and even years later) had no more practical effect than the Emancipation Proclamation. I would suggest that US’s birthday would more reasonably be celebrated on October 17 (Cornwallis’s surrender at Yorktown, 1781), September 3 (Treaty of Paris, 1783), Sept. 17 (Constitution created, 1787), Sept. 28 (Constitution passed by the Constitutional Convention, 1787), June 21 (Constitution ratified, 1788) or March 4 (Constitution took effect, 1789).
None of which should be construed as meaning I’ll pass on barbecue, beer, and fireworks come Saturday……….