A Spotlight On Independence
Putting the Spotlight On Independence By Steven Maikoski 6-13-2026 It is obvious that our nation has been losing its appreciation of Independence Day. Most people refer to the fireworks date, July 4, instead of the historical reason for the event. Several people have created Internet videos of citizens who cannot identify what country the United States declared independence from; a few didn’t know July 4 was actually Independence Day. It is unfortunate that some people are that uninformed. It is our public education system doing its job. This July 4, 2026, will be our nation’s 250th birthday, so it is up to us to educate the unknowing on the value of our Independence and the costs of that great event. It is equally important to get the word out to those who plan on protesting the celebration of independence. So, let us start at the beginning, the Second Continental Congress. It met in Philadelphia in 1775 under what it referre...