"But the Day is past. The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.- I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by Solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfire and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more."
Oops.
So John was off by two days. Give the guy a break, he only guided the Continental Congress through a successful revolution against the most powerful nation on earth. It was still a good prediction.
Enjoy the shews and illuminations tomorrow night celebrating our great anniversary festival! I’m looking forward to the pomp and parade.
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