Independence is declared; it must be maintained.
–Sam Houston, American politician (1793–1863)
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.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.
The Declaration of Independence is America’s revolutionary Charter of Freedom and the document upon which the nation’s founding principles were established.
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE WAS NOT OFFICIALLY SIGNED ON JULY 4 On April 19, 1775, during the Battles of Lexington and Concord (Mass.), the first shots were fired between colonists and British troops, starting the American Revolution. After these first military conflicts, tension between Britain and her American colonists continued to mount.
On July 2, 1776, the Congress secretly voted for independence from Great Britain. Two days later, on July 4, 1776, the final wording of the Declaration of Independence was approved, and the document was published. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence was on July 8, 1776. Delegates began to sign the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776.
The first description of how Independence Day would be celebrated was in a letter from John Adams to his wife Abigail on July 3, 1776. He described "pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations" throughout the United States. However, the term "Independence Day" was not used until 1791.
?? Is there something written on the back of the Declaration of Independence? Yes, The message "Original Declaration of independence date 4th July 1776" is written upside down on the back of the Declaration of Independence. (Farmer's Almanac)
Interestingly, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of Independence and presidents of the United States, died on July 4, 1826 - exactly 50 years after the adoption of the declaration.
There will be a Board Meeting on July 11, 2020 at 1:30 pm. The regular meeting will start at 2 pm. We will do another virtual telephone conference for both meetings. Members were emailed with the call in number and the code to log onto the conference. All members are invited to listen in on the Board Meeting as well as participate in the Club meeting.
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Issue Date: July 17, 2020
Place of Issue: Charleston, West Virginia
Format: Ten Designs, Pane of 20
Denomination: 55¢, forever stamp
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July Circuit
1 Airmail
2 Airmail and Aviation
3 Airmail and Aviation
4 Airmail and Aviation
5 US Coils Mint Washington/Franklin
6 USA Pre 1950
7 Philippines
8 South Australia
9 USA Coil and PNC strips of 5
10 USA 1900 to 1950
11 Newfoundland
12 Italian Colonies and Aegean Islands
13 Germany Modern Used
14 USA Back of the Book
15 Australia
16 USA Modern Mint (Scott 378-4136)
17 USA Modern Mint (Scott 2933-5377)
18 USA Modern Mint (Scott 3263-5360)
19 USA Coils Mint and Used
Name John Barrett Email jstrubelboy@aol.com
Comment: Hi all, Am searching for CLEAR/READABLE cancels on Austria + 'Offices abroad' stamps from 1850 to end of WW1. Especially search for the SCOTT 'P' section(Newspaper stamps) cancels. NOT needed are 'WIEN', 'BUDAPEST' and the other major cities of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Will purchase direct or trade(I have lots of Swiss,Austria,Liechtenstein). GET LOOKIN! Thanks!
Name Bob Marousky Email marouspy@yahoo.com
Looking to trade, I have several country collections, Belgium, Swiss, Great Britain and more. Interested to trade for philatelic or non philatelic items. Contact Bob at marouspy@yahoo.com
Name John Barrett Email jstrubelboy@aol.com
Comment: The recent Notre Dame disastrous cathedral fire prompted me to consider doing a 4-page exhibit on the subject; I would try to locate: 1) the First stamp issued picturing Notre dame 2) history of the structure 3) stamps issued by any country picturing it 4) related material,etc.
I will purchase or trade( I have extensive Swiss,Austria,Liechtenstein for trades) for any of the above! Mint or fine used is OK. Get lookin!
Thanks! Dr. Barrett
Comment: Hi all, Am searching for CLEAR/READABLE cancels on Austria + 'Offices abroad' stamps from 1850 to end of WW1. Especially search for the SCOTT 'P' section(Newspaper stamps) cancels. NOT needed are 'WIEN', 'BUDAPEST' and the other major cities of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Will purchase direct or trade(I have lots of Swiss,Austria,Liechtenstein). GET LOOKIN! Thanks!
Name Bob Marousky Email marouspy@yahoo.com
Looking to trade, I have several country collections, Belgium, Swiss, Great Britain and more. Interested to trade for philatelic or non philatelic items. Contact Bob at marouspy@yahoo.com
Name John Barrett Email jstrubelboy@aol.com
Comment: The recent Notre Dame disastrous cathedral fire prompted me to consider doing a 4-page exhibit on the subject; I would try to locate: 1) the First stamp issued picturing Notre dame 2) history of the structure 3) stamps issued by any country picturing it 4) related material,etc.
I will purchase or trade( I have extensive Swiss,Austria,Liechtenstein for trades) for any of the above! Mint or fine used is OK. Get lookin!
Thanks! Dr. Barrett
GULFPEX 2020
The Gulf Coast Stamp and Postcard Show, Bourse & Exhibits
Friday, October 23, 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, October 24, 10 am - 4 pm
Sponsor: Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Location: St. Martin Community Center, 15008 LeMoyne Blvd., I-10 Exit 50
Open to the Public
Free Admission and Parking
Drawing for Apollo XIII Memorabilia
Exhibits Awarded Prize Levels by Certified APS Judge
🚗 Map
Friday, October 23, 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, October 24, 10 am - 4 pm
Sponsor: Gulf Coast Stamp Club
Location: St. Martin Community Center, 15008 LeMoyne Blvd., I-10 Exit 50
Open to the Public
Free Admission and Parking
Drawing for Apollo XIII Memorabilia
Exhibits Awarded Prize Levels by Certified APS Judge
🚗 Map
July 4th - How did we celebrate?
In the early and mid 1960s my family regularly spent the week of the 4th of July at the Atlantic Waves Motel at Dayton Beach, FL. We knew the owners (the Lakes) well. There were other families that did the same, and that gave it a community flavor. We swam and beach combed, and played shuffleboard on the beach front. More fun can not be imagined. Daddy and I went deep sea fishing and we had Red Snapper for breakfast. We kids loved to spend our save money at the sea shell shop.
Rob O'Dell
Rob O'Dell
Celebrating the 4th of July
By Bob Marousky
When I was growing up in Pennsylvania fireworks were illegal, so all we had was sparklers and ground snakes. We didn’t even have a fireworks display on the 4th. The Italians would have a big block party in August and end it with a big fireworks display. That was neat because I could crawl out on the roof and watch the show.
My father claimed to have been born on the 4th but actually he was born late on the 3rd. He loved the holiday and it was important to him because he was a security policeman in World War II. We would have a lot of thunderstorms in the summer and he was always telling me that the lightning was his fireworks.
When we were stationed at Whiteman AFB in Missouri, we lived in Warrensburg, Ms and they had a fireworks display every year. Our children were just old enough to enjoy the fireworks. One year we started to make sounds to go with them. Something like sssssh as they went up in the air and then boom when they exploded. Then all of the others in the crowd started making the same noise and that was fun. It was like a giant wave, but one of sound.
One year when we were stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, the base put on a big picnic and fireworks display. I missed most of the picnic because I was on call and had to be at the hospital for emergency surgery. But I did make it for the fireworks. Later I learned that they were paid for by Ross Peroit, the millionaire who ran for President. He did that for other overseas bases also. It was nice to know someone cared about us over there.
I really don’t have a favorite stamp but do have favorite postcards and covers. Many of the Navy ships had special cachets celebrating holidays. They tell the and what the holiday on the cover.
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By Bob Marousky
When I was growing up in Pennsylvania fireworks were illegal, so all we had was sparklers and ground snakes. We didn’t even have a fireworks display on the 4th. The Italians would have a big block party in August and end it with a big fireworks display. That was neat because I could crawl out on the roof and watch the show.
My father claimed to have been born on the 4th but actually he was born late on the 3rd. He loved the holiday and it was important to him because he was a security policeman in World War II. We would have a lot of thunderstorms in the summer and he was always telling me that the lightning was his fireworks.
When we were stationed at Whiteman AFB in Missouri, we lived in Warrensburg, Ms and they had a fireworks display every year. Our children were just old enough to enjoy the fireworks. One year we started to make sounds to go with them. Something like sssssh as they went up in the air and then boom when they exploded. Then all of the others in the crowd started making the same noise and that was fun. It was like a giant wave, but one of sound.
One year when we were stationed at RAF Upper Heyford, the base put on a big picnic and fireworks display. I missed most of the picnic because I was on call and had to be at the hospital for emergency surgery. But I did make it for the fireworks. Later I learned that they were paid for by Ross Peroit, the millionaire who ran for President. He did that for other overseas bases also. It was nice to know someone cared about us over there.
I really don’t have a favorite stamp but do have favorite postcards and covers. Many of the Navy ships had special cachets celebrating holidays. They tell the and what the holiday on the cover.
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Gordon Nelms' memories of the 4th of July.
I grew up in Brighton, TN, a small town of about 800 people and 2 traffic lights that were never coordinated. We believed in celebrating the 4th of July. It was that summertime break between hoeing the cotton and getting ready to harvest the backyard garden.
My early days of celebrating the 4th of July was mainly twirling sparklers while Mom kept screaming we were going to set the house on fire (we were outside of course). Dad thought all of it was funny. We had a great time going round and round with the sparklers. Daddy had secretly bought firecrackers for us. We would step out into the road and set them off. Mom claimed we were going to blow our fingers off. Never lost a finger!!
As we got a little older the family began to have large family picnics at different houses each year. I never saw so many relatives, nor have I ever seen that many since. The gathering grew so large we began to use church grounds to fit everybody. They came from CA, FL, NY, TX, MO, KY, TN, AR and a few other spots on that US map. I think a few might have had doubtful ties to the family but they sure could eat a lot of fried chicken, potato salad and consume large portions of pie and cake. I have never been able to duplicate the wonderful taste of some of those peach and apple pies.
When my daughter Rebecca was about 4 we began to have fireworks for her. I would buy firecrackers, sparklers, twizzlers and a few other weird things from Taiwan. Her mother would go inside. I later learned she was deathly afraid of fireworks. I never knew that! As Rebecca grew up in Memphis we began to attend some of the fireworks displays put on by the Memphis park system on the bluffs next to the Mississippi River. They were great! Rebecca loves the fireworks. To this day she says they make her feel like a kid again.
The holiday today is spent watching the neighbors kids have a lot of fun on the 4th. Most just go down to the beach to watch the displays put on by the casinos. I can actually sit on my back porch and see the larger displays as they light up the skies.
The 6 cent stamp pictured above is my favorite stamp that I consider a good representation of July 4th.
I grew up in Brighton, TN, a small town of about 800 people and 2 traffic lights that were never coordinated. We believed in celebrating the 4th of July. It was that summertime break between hoeing the cotton and getting ready to harvest the backyard garden.
My early days of celebrating the 4th of July was mainly twirling sparklers while Mom kept screaming we were going to set the house on fire (we were outside of course). Dad thought all of it was funny. We had a great time going round and round with the sparklers. Daddy had secretly bought firecrackers for us. We would step out into the road and set them off. Mom claimed we were going to blow our fingers off. Never lost a finger!!
As we got a little older the family began to have large family picnics at different houses each year. I never saw so many relatives, nor have I ever seen that many since. The gathering grew so large we began to use church grounds to fit everybody. They came from CA, FL, NY, TX, MO, KY, TN, AR and a few other spots on that US map. I think a few might have had doubtful ties to the family but they sure could eat a lot of fried chicken, potato salad and consume large portions of pie and cake. I have never been able to duplicate the wonderful taste of some of those peach and apple pies.
When my daughter Rebecca was about 4 we began to have fireworks for her. I would buy firecrackers, sparklers, twizzlers and a few other weird things from Taiwan. Her mother would go inside. I later learned she was deathly afraid of fireworks. I never knew that! As Rebecca grew up in Memphis we began to attend some of the fireworks displays put on by the Memphis park system on the bluffs next to the Mississippi River. They were great! Rebecca loves the fireworks. To this day she says they make her feel like a kid again.
The holiday today is spent watching the neighbors kids have a lot of fun on the 4th. Most just go down to the beach to watch the displays put on by the casinos. I can actually sit on my back porch and see the larger displays as they light up the skies.
The 6 cent stamp pictured above is my favorite stamp that I consider a good representation of July 4th.
