BEWARE FIREWORKS: Money to Burn on the Fourth of July

The Complete Guide to July 4th Fireworks

Gather your novelty flag apparel and preheat your grills: Independence Day 2024 is upon us. And, what’s a July 4th celebration without some explosions in the sky?

Assessment

This info-graphic takes a closer look at the less glamorous side of fireworks — from the dollars that go up in smoke to the fingers we burn.

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Happy Fourth ME-P readers; please light responsibly!

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“Independence Day” on July Second?

Did you know that today is the real Independence Day?

The Continental Congress formally declared freedom from Great Britain on July 2nd, 1776, but approved the Declaration of Independence two days later.

John Adams was so sure that July 2nd would be the date of the holiday that he wrote, “I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival … It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade with shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations.”

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PODCAST: Why We Still Need to Celebrate Independence Day?

By Richard Helppie

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EDITOR’S NOTE: I first Met Rich Helppie when I was in business school. He was the CEO of Superior Consultant at the time. Today he is a respected philanthropist and publisher of The Common Bridge. This is a much-requested replaying of Rich’s 2021 podcast honoring of Independence Day.  He takes some time to reflect on why we still should celebrate our nation’s birthday even though our history has been imperfect. -David E. Marcinko

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PODCAST: https://thecommonbridge.substack.com/p/independence-day?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email#play

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This Post-Independence Day Federal Holiday

BY DR. DAVID E. MARCINKO MBA

INVITATION: https://medicalexecutivepost.com/dr-david-marcinkos-

Good Monday Morning and Happy July 5th.

I recently learned from Bloomberg editor David Shipley that the American citizenship test wasn’t standardized until the 1950s, and before that aspiring citizens were quizzed on their understanding of American history by a judge. It was … pretty hard.

Here are several questions you might’ve been asked to become an American citizen in 1944. How would you do? Answers at the bottom of this post.

  • Which of the following states seceded during the Civil War? Florida, Maryland, Delaware, Kentucky*
  • Which of these cities has not been a capital of the US? NYC, Boston, Princeton, Philadelphia
  • Where must all bills intended to raise revenue originate? Popular referendum, the House, the Senate, the president
  • Which was not one of the original 13 colonies? South Carolina, Massachusetts, Georgia, Maine.

HAVE A GREAT MONDAY OFF

And, thank you if working today.

Citizenship test: 1) Florida seceded 2) Boston wasn’t a capital 3) Bills to raise revenue must originate in the House 4) Maine wasn’t an original colony

CELEBRATE

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The Business Side of Independence Day

CELEBRATE SAFELY & ECONOMICALLY

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Citation: https://www.r2library.com/Resource/Title/0826102549

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