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Happy Independence Day
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 07.01.21 | ADMIN

This Independence Day, in the spirit of celebrating the freedoms we share, we are sharing some quotes from our Founding Fathers and notable historical figures. We wish you and your family a happy and safe July 4th holiday.
"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, Founding Father, Co-Author of the Declaration of Independence, & President |
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"Where liberty dwells, there is my country." -- Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father & Co-Author of the Declaration of Independence |
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"Independence now and forever!" -- Daniel Webster, Congressman & U.S. Secretary of State |
"Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth." -- Abraham Lincoln, President |
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“One flag, one land, one heart, one hand, one nation evermore.” -- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., American Physician & Poet |
"The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history." -- Woodrow Wilson, President |
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"With freedom comes responsibility." -- Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady & First Female U.S. Delegate to the United Nations |
"America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination, and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." -- Harry S. Truman, President |
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"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." -- John F. Kennedy, President |
"From every mountainside, let freedom ring." -- Martin Luther King Jr., Civil Rights Activist |
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"Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on." -- Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court Justice |
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." -- Ronald Reagan, President |
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“And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. And I'd gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today. 'Cause there ain't no doubt, I love this land, God Bless the U.S.A.” -- Lee Greenwood, Country Music Singer & Songwriter |
If you're looking for some tips or ideas for celebrating in style, check out these past posts:
11 Must Have Outdoor Pieces for a Stunning Outdoor Space
Favorite End of Summer Recipes (great for Independence Day too)!
How to Design an Elegant Outdoor BBQ
Oh, and by the way, because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, we are giving our BRG family an extra day to celebrate. As a result, all BRG offices and locations will be closed on Saturday, July 3.
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