I
remember the first time I took my husband to his first fourth of July
celebration and when my jaw dropped as an American asked him the
question "Why don't the British celebrate the 4th of July?". I thought
the answer was quite obvious but I suppose it isn't.
As
Americans, we celebrate the 4th of July because it is the day in 1776
we adopted the Declaration of Independence which was finally signed by
all members on 2 August 1776. The colonists felt that they wanted to
become independent because the King in Great Britain was raising their
taxes and increasing the rules that they had to follow.
The
reason why I think it is obvious is because as Americans we would not
celebrate the Independence of Guam or other territories that we have.
But
don't worry there will be plenty of celebrating here on the bases,
every year RAF Feltwell host a huge event with fireworks, airshow and of
course rides!
Happy Fourth of July!!!