Independence Day

Bibles for Those Who Protect Our Freedom

For the 4th of July, give the comfort of Scripture to a brave freedom fighter in the Armed Forces. A gift of only $4 will put the Word of God in the hands and heart of one of these American Heroes.

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Independence Day Facts

The first 4th of July party held at the White House was in 1801 but Independence Day was not declared an official national holiday until 1941.

On the 4th of July, over 150 million hot dogs will be eaten. That makes about 1 hotdog for every two people living in the U.S.

Most of the U.S.'s decoration and paraphernalia for the 4th of July is made overseas in China. An estimated 560 million dollars is spent on fireworks, flags, and other products imported from China each year.

The American Bible Society and the Fourth of July

Since the founding of the American republic, the American Bible Society and The Record, America's second oldest continually published magazine,have played an integral role in promoting the gospel in American public life. As Ulysses S. Grant said, "To the influence of this book we are indebted for all our progress made in true civilization, and to this book we must look as our guide in the future." In celebration of Independence Day, the American Bible Society would like to share with you an article from a 100-year-old special edition of The Record (July 4, 1909), The American Bible Society and the Fourth of July. Read this article to discover how the Bible Society has helped to shape America's Christian heritage with the Bible as its cornerstone.

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What the Bible Says About Freedom

Freedom of religion, of speech, the press, of assembly, of petition are all guaranteed by the first of ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, (known as the U.S. Bill of Rights) proposed by our nation's founders in 1789. As we prepare to celebrate the 233rd anniversary of our nation's independence, we reflect on life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness - those attributes of freedom stated in the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

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