It seemed fitting to focus on some of America's natural wonders this week in honor of its birthday. Here are some photos taken in the Yellowstone National Park area in 1964. Some or all of them are souvenir slides, which explains the random strangers featured in them! Enjoy....
We live in such a beautiful country. It makes me proud to be an American.
Our neighborhood has hosted a Fourth of July parade for 64 years. It's the oldest in Memphis, and people come from all over to be a part of it. Everyone dons their most patriotic attire, flags adorn the streets and dogs wear silly red, white and blue outfits. At the end of the parade, a fire truck sprays all of the kids, and the parents stand around and catch up on the neighborhood gossip. It's a fun tradition and a great way to celebrate the holiday.
Sometimes we forget the meaning of holidays because we get so caught up in having a day off. Today we'll take time to remember all of the brave men and women who have fought for our nation's freedom over the years, both before and after the American Revolution. We'll remember the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 and the most well-known words in American history:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator, with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. - Thomas Jefferson
We'll reflect on the sacrifices made by those who came before us, and we'll enjoy the patriotic traditions of our great nation -- fireworks, parades, cookouts and time with family and friends -- all dressed up in red, white and blue.
