Tag Archives: Independence Day

Independence Day 2024

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Paul Deaton

Happy Independence Day from Blog for Iowa. This is one of my favorite explanations about Independence Day from National Geographic Kids: “Also called the Fourth of July, Independence Day marks the historic date in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2022

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Paul Deaton

Happy Independence Day from Blog for Iowa. Where I live Independence Day is often about the weather. Today, the weather was exceptional: scattered clouds set against the azure sky, moderate temperatures and low humidity. It was a great day to … Continue reading →

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A Blog For Iowa Independence Day Post

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Paul Deaton

Independence Day is an American holiday if there is one. A group of military veterans discussed participation in a local Independence Day parade via email. A member made this post: I will not participate in the July 4th parade. This … Continue reading →

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Stars And Stripes Forever

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Happy Independence Day from Blog for Iowa.

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Meaning Of July Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Paul Deaton

The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro By Frederick Douglass July 5, 1852 Fellow Citizens, I am not wanting in respect for the fathers of this republic. The signers of the Declaration of Independence were brave men. They were … Continue reading →

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A Blog for Iowa Independence Day Post

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Paul Deaton

(EDITOR’S NOTE: First posted on Blog for Iowa July 4, 2010). We hear a lot about the founding fathers today, and the truth is who they were, as people, is clouded in the river of time. One admires the portrait … Continue reading →

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