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Fireworks—An American Tradition
Our current fascination with Fourth of July fireworks has its roots deep in American history. Even before the final version of the Declaration of Independence was signed, John Adams envisioned great celebrations in the future, ones that would include fireworks. In fact, in the same letter, referenced above that he wrote on July 3, 1776—just the day before the Continental Congress adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence—he said that festivities should include:

Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forever more.

Those illuminations that he referred to? You guessed it… fireworks!

It is also said, that fireworks displays were used as morale boosters for soldiers in the Revolutionary War. At the time however, fireworks were the same type of explosives used in war and were called rockets, not fireworks. And so colonists celebrated the fourth even before they knew if they would win the war. Fireworks were further popularized in the late 1700s by politicians that had displays at their speeches, and they became a firmly established tradition by the 1800s.

HitRed wrote:Not sure where the 16 CENTS reduction comes from. I guess if you removed all the food and napkins (lumber) then depreciate the reused table-cloth you get the 16 cents.

Prices for food advanced 2.2 percent, while prices for energy increased 28.5 percent. Prices for all items less food and energy rose 3.8 percent for the year ended May 2021, the largest 12-month increase since the year ended June 1992.


https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2021/consu ... y-2021.htm

HitRed wrote:Not sure where the 16 CENTS reduction comes from. I guess if you removed all the food and napkins (lumber) then depreciate the reused table-cloth you get the 16 cents.

Prices for food advanced 2.2 percent, while prices for energy increased 28.5 percent. Prices for all items less food and energy rose 3.8 percent for the year ended May 2021, the largest 12-month increase since the year ended June 1992.


https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2021/consu ... y-2021.htm

ConfederateSS wrote:---------Biden's 16 cents will go down in History...Along with, "A chicken in every pot.",Herbert Hoover/Henry IV of France....Also,..Good old Marie Antoinette..."Let them eat cake" ....Go back to sleep Joe....you are better,when you are sleeping,So is America...... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)...

Henry IV (French: Henri IV; 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610), also known by the epithet Good King Henry or Henry the Great, was King of Navarre (as Henry III) from 1572 and King of France from 1589 to 1610. He was the first monarch of France from the House of Bourbon, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. He was assassinated in 1610 by François Ravaillac, a fanatical Catholic, and was succeeded by his son Louis XIII.[1]

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Considered a usurper by some Catholics and a traitor by some Protestants, Henry became the target of at least 12 assassination attempts.[3] Having faced much opposition during his reign, Henry gained more status after his death.[4] He was admired for his repeated victories over his enemies and his conversion to Catholicism. "Good King Henry" (le bon roi Henri) was remembered for his geniality and his great concern about the welfare of his subjects.[2] An active ruler, he worked to regularise state finance, promote agriculture, eliminate corruption and encourage education. During his reign,[5] the French colonization of the Americas truly began with the foundation of the colonies of Acadia and Canada at Port-Royal and Quebec, respectively. He was celebrated in the popular song "Vive le roi Henri" (which later became an anthem for the French monarchy during the reigns of his successors) and in Voltaire's Henriade.

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ConfederateSS wrote:---------Biden's 16 cents will go down in History...Along with, "A chicken in every pot.",Herbert Hoover/Henry IV of France....Also,..Good old Marie Antoinette..."Let them eat cake" ....Go back to sleep Joe....you are better,when you are sleeping,So is America...... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)...

I do not agree that Henry IV of France belongs here, along with others you referenced, ConfSS.

Henry IV (French: Henri IV; 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610), also known by the epithet Good King Henry or Henry the Great, was King of Navarre (as Henry III) from 1572 and King of France from 1589 to 1610. He was the first monarch of France from the House of Bourbon, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. He was assassinated in 1610 by François Ravaillac, a fanatical Catholic, and was succeeded by his son Louis XIII.[1]

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Considered a usurper by some Catholics and a traitor by some Protestants, Henry became the target of at least 12 assassination attempts.[3] Having faced much opposition during his reign, Henry gained more status after his death.[4] He was admired for his repeated victories over his enemies and his conversion to Catholicism. "Good King Henry" (le bon roi Henri) was remembered for his geniality and his great concern about the welfare of his subjects.[2] An active ruler, he worked to regularise state finance, promote agriculture, eliminate corruption and encourage education. During his reign,[5] the French colonization of the Americas truly began with the foundation of the colonies of Acadia and Canada at Port-Royal and Quebec, respectively. He was celebrated in the popular song "Vive le roi Henri" (which later became an anthem for the French monarchy during the reigns of his successors) and in Voltaire's Henriade.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV_of_France#First_marriage_and_Saint_Bartholomew's_Day_Massacre

Henry IV was controversial during his reign, but overall, I think he helped France LOTS.

The only reason....Is Hoover's PR dept. used/Stoled...Henry IV's line.... Without his knowing....In the 1928 election...Now as Hoover says...He never said it...But when your PR dept. Makes a slogan...You let it go...You said it...For it would come to hurt Hoover,in the 1932 election...as FDR would crush his bid for reelection...But yes it counts...Because,Hoover lets others steal lines from the past,and lets others speak for him.... ...Marie's line was her own,but an uncaring and stupid one...So it also suits, Sleepy Joe...

ConfederateSS wrote:

jusplay4fun wrote:

ConfederateSS wrote:---------Biden's 16 cents will go down in History...Along with, "A chicken in every pot.",Herbert Hoover/Henry IV of France....Also,..Good old Marie Antoinette..."Let them eat cake" ....Go back to sleep Joe....you are better,when you are sleeping,So is America...... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)...

I do not agree that Henry IV of France belongs here, along with others you referenced, ConfSS.

Henry IV (French: Henri IV; 13 December 1553 – 14 May 1610), also known by the epithet Good King Henry or Henry the Great, was King of Navarre (as Henry III) from 1572 and King of France from 1589 to 1610. He was the first monarch of France from the House of Bourbon, a cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty. He was assassinated in 1610 by François Ravaillac, a fanatical Catholic, and was succeeded by his son Louis XIII.[1]

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Considered a usurper by some Catholics and a traitor by some Protestants, Henry became the target of at least 12 assassination attempts.[3] Having faced much opposition during his reign, Henry gained more status after his death.[4] He was admired for his repeated victories over his enemies and his conversion to Catholicism. "Good King Henry" (le bon roi Henri) was remembered for his geniality and his great concern about the welfare of his subjects.[2] An active ruler, he worked to regularise state finance, promote agriculture, eliminate corruption and encourage education. During his reign,[5] the French colonization of the Americas truly began with the foundation of the colonies of Acadia and Canada at Port-Royal and Quebec, respectively. He was celebrated in the popular song "Vive le roi Henri" (which later became an anthem for the French monarchy during the reigns of his successors) and in Voltaire's Henriade.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_IV_of_France#First_marriage_and_Saint_Bartholomew's_Day_Massacre

Henry IV was controversial during his reign, but overall, I think he helped France LOTS.

--------The only reason....Is Hoover's PR dept. used/Stoled...Henry IV's line.... Without his knowing....In the 1928 election...Now as Hoover says...He never said it...But when your PR dept. Makes a slogan...You let it go...You said it...For it would come to hurt Hoover,in the 1932 election...as FDR would crush his bid for reelection...But yes it counts...Because,Hoover lets others steal lines from the past,and lets others speak for him.... ...Marie's line was her own,but an uncaring and stupid one...So it also suits, Sleepy Joe... ... ConfederateSS.out!(The Blue and Silver Rebellion)...