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We have one of the shortest nation’s histories around today. Not like some of the other countries (or cultures or religions). Yet we seem to take the least interest in knowing our history here in the United States of America than other countries. Now this is just my humble opinion based on multiple decades of observations, and perhaps I’m wrong.

But this supports my theory that overall, the typical citizen of USA, knows this much:

Now, I realize this is a small sample size, in one city in America, but seriously? Perhaps I am wrong, and if I am write a lovely, polite comment demonstrating my error. I don’t think I am that far off though.

My cousin gently reminded folks that the holiday is not 4th of July, that’s the date of the holiday. It’s Independence Day. Just think of the two movies if you get confused. And since a good majority (but not all Americans-sadly capitalism prevails) have the day off, pick up a book about America. Or search online. Hell, try Wikipedia, it’s a start. Try America (The Book) by Jon Stewart will get you to start thinking, in a gentle, unboring, non-history-class way.

Get some pride, America. Get involved. Look up who your actual representatives are and watch how they are representing you. We fought for this. We didn’t want taxation without representation, but now we’ve become a little lazy. I know mine-Senators Menendez and Booker, and my 3rd Congressional District 3 Representative is Rep. MacArthur. Within the state, I’m in District 8, Senator Addiego, and Assemblymen Howarth and Rodriguez-Gregg.

Go. Celebrate your Independence Day. Just do it the right way. Our country isn’t perfect, we’ve got a lot to fix, but you can only help do that if you at least know the basics.