Veterans Day

"It's the Soldier," above, is displayed at the Houston Heights World War II Memorial.
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We Honor You

Today is U.S. Veterans Day, so in honor of all our soldiers, from every branch of the military, from every battle and every war, we put our hands to our hearts and salute you. In honor of Allied troops who served and are serving we likewise salute you.

And in honor of the families of military veterans: you also served your country with sacrifice and patriotism, thus, we offer to you our heartfelt thanks. For, "They also serve who only stand and wait."*

*The last line of "On His Blindness," by John Milton, has been adopted as a motto by many military service/support groups the world over.

Welcome A New United States Citizen

Today our wonderful daughter-in-law becomes a U.S. citizen!

U.S. Independence Day

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA

The original engrossed copy of the signed Declaration on display at the National Archives in Washington, DC.

On this day, we, the citizens of the United States of America, celebrate our independence from Great Britain. Our independence was secured for us by a handful of progressive thinkers, defenders and lovers of freedom.

Interesting Links

Learn interesting facts about the document itself and read an annotated text of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Learn about other countries that declared independence. Review the history of our flag.