Today is America’s birthday. It seems like over the last few months we Americans have been taking it on the chin: an intractable recession that has spread misery across our bountiful land, an environmental disaster in the Gulf that threatens to destroy some of the most beautiful and rich coastline in the world, and a war that has claimed the lives of some of our best young men and women.
In spite of all our recent troubles, however, America continues to shine as a beacon of hope for the poor and the oppressed people of the world. The Great American Experiment was born in 1776 when Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence and the American colonies defied Britain, the most powerful nation on earth at the time. Today, the American Experiment continues to grow and draw strength from the diversity of the American people.
My Dad, an immigrant from Europe, loved America with all his heart. From him I learned learend to love the land that I call home. My Dad taught me that Americans might be knocked, but will never be beaten. If he was alive today, he would tell me not to worry, that America will overcome its current problems.
Happy Birthday America, land that I love.
Here is a modern favorite...
LEE GREENWOOD – God Bless the USA
From our neighbors to the North...
CELINE DION – God Bless America
And, finally, an all-time classic...
WILLIE NELSON – America the Beautiful
Enjoy!
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