America then, America now and America always.
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"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

We are living through the greatest experiment the world has ever known - the United States of America. With your support and the partnership of those who share our mission, we will continue to keep the American spirit alive. America Celebrates, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to honoring the greatness of our nation and ensuring that America’s history is preserved and remembered. While living in the past serves little purpose, forgetting it is fatal.
Education plays a vital role in keeping the American spirit alive. America Celebrates, Inc. is dedicated to sharing accurate historical facts and connecting our members and guests with credible, unbiased sources that have no hidden agenda. Engaging all generations and sparking curiosity can be challenging, which is why we embrace an inclusive and relaxed learning atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. Whether someone is just beginning to explore America’s history or brings years of knowledge and experience, all can learn, connect, and grow together. Our approach is fun, interactive, and dynamic - featuring reenactments, fireworks, drone displays, educational readings, and guest speakers with engaging Q&A sessions, to name just a few.
America then, America now and America always.
God Bless America!

By issuing the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, the 13 American colonies severed their political connections to Great Britain. The Declaration summarized the colonists’ motivations for seeking independence.

The U.S. Constitution comprises the primary law of the U.S. Federal Government. It describes the three chief branches of the Federal Government (Executive, Legislative and Judicial) and their jurisdictions, and lays out the basic rights of citizens of the United States.

Samuel Adams - Founding Father Samuel Adams was a thorn in the side of the British in the years before the American Revolution. As a political activist and state legislator, he spoke out against British efforts to tax the colonists and pressured merchants to boycott British products. He also was an important leader in the Sons of Liberty, a radical group that engaged in violent civil disobedience and retaliation against those who cooperated with the British. Additionally, as a writer, Adams was a skillful propagandist, churning out scores of newspaper articles, pamphlets and letters to promote resistance to British rule.
While George Washington led the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, there might not have been a revolution at all if it weren’t for provocateurs such as Samuel Adams.
Read More @ American History Central, WorldHistory.org, and History.com.
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The outcome of a war is shaped by far more than any single battle. While these conflicts remain endlessly fascinating, each engagement carries numerous consequences, and it is tempting to speculate endlessly about “what if” scenarios and alternative outcomes. Still, only a handful of battles during the American Revolution truly altered its course. These were the engagements that halted campaigns, forced strategic reassessments, and shifted momentum.
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Though skirmishes and battles helped determine America’s fate during the Revolution, far more was happening behind the scenes. Leadership, policy, diplomacy, espionage, alliances, logistics, manufacturing, and strategy all worked together in shaping the course of history - often as decisively as the fighting itself.
