E 259: Independence Day Around The Globe

ONE DAY CLOSER with Mark & Dave

I hope you had a great week and that you had a chance to listen to Mondays show entitled “The 12 Day War: One Historic Week of Leadership on Display.” The inevitable Israeli / Iran war that for 50 years, had all nations fearing that a major conflict between these two, would usher in the beginning of the end for all mankind. Instead it brought an abrupt end to Irans nuclear missile ambitions in just 12 days.

The alliance and coordination between two great allies, Israel and America, showcased the military might of both nations, as well as, the bravery, courage and commitment of two great leaders, Prime Minister Bibi Nethenyahu and President Trump.

American competence was on full display and her execution was flawless. The citizens of both Israel and American should be very proud of what these two men orchestrated to bring peace and security to the Middle-east.

Well today is July 4th. Independence Day in America!

Did you know that more than 150 countries celebrate an Independence Day around the globe?

Independence Day, is a federal holiday that commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States on July 4, 1776. It’s historically significant because the Continental Congress declared the 13 American colonies no longer were subject to the British monarch. But the cost for this Independence would be high. A revolution against our oppressor, Great Britain would be required.

The Americans had no standing army at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. The American Revolutionary Soldiers came from the 13 colonies who had relied upon the local militia, made up of part time citizen-soldiers, for local defense.

There were 2.5 million colonists during the Revolutionary War period

The British Army had many advantages over the American Army:

•The British Army had a well established, experienced, standing army - the American Army did not

•The British Army had a well established navy - the American Army did not

•The British Army had ample quantities of powder, guns, and clothing - the American Army did not

•The British Army were well disciplined and trained - the American Army was not.
A total of 25,000 Americans died during the Revolutionary war.
9000 American soldiers suffered serious wounds and injuries
The initial cost or downpayment if you will was paid by the actions taken and lives sacrificed during the lengthy and expensive American Revolutionary War.

The level of devotion committed to such a cause as freedom and self (but unified) government that was promised to ALL men united in the cause was astonishing. The courage, the strength, the stamina to carry on despite the setbacks, loss and growing costs is almost unfathomable to ponder.

It represents people’s efforts to earn and keep freedom, and that’s a struggle that continues to this day.

But more importantly, we need to remember all the sacrifices that went into the earned celebration of our Independence, and those that offered their last full measure, their own blood and treasure, must not be forgotten or taken for granted. The 25,000 citizen-soldiers of the Revolutionary War, plus those that have defended this nation, our values and core tenets over the decades that followed.

It’s a day to be grateful…but not just for the day or until the last barrage of fireworks light up the sky, but everyday!

Left unattended, under-appreciated and not protected, will certainly lead to its demise. The very essence and meaning of independence and freedom deteriorates over time…IF WE THE PEOPLE DON’T CONTINUE TO DEFEND THE CORE TENETS OF OUR FOUNDING.

Today’s musical guest and feature is Indenpendence Day by Martina McBride

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