Recently I saw a college student being asked about this topic on a TV program.
The question was: "What year was the American Declaration of Independence signed".
His hesitant answer was "1984?"
Houston we have a problem.
To help alleviate the fact that apparently History is no longer being taught --
today's link gives a brief history of why July 4 is important.
You might want to read it and give a summary to your 'historically challenged" kids and friends before you begin your celebration, cookout, and fireworks watching.
HERE'S the link to Why July 4, 1776 is important
