Top Ten Reasons to Thank the Founding Fathers

by jphilo | Jul 1, 2014 | Top Ten Tuesday

Only a few days remain until we celebrate Independence Day with a back yard cook out, Fourth of July fireworks, and a whisper of thanks to our country’s founding fathers. Here are some of the reasons to be grateful for their efforts over two centuries ago:

10.  They declared their independence in Philadelphia, which meant this former elementary teacher could ask her students to call it Philodelphia.

9.   Our founding fathers provided courageous examples for future generations to emulate.

8.   They are also an example of perseverance. When the Articles of Confederation went bust, they didn’t give up. Instead, they tried again and wrote our present Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

7.   Four signers of the Declaration of Independence and members the Constitutional Congress later became president: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, and Madison.

6.   Thanks to our founding fathers actions that led to the preservation of American Revolution uniforms, tricorner hats remain more than a passing fad.

5.   The examples of these men remind us that we should not always be satisfied with the status quo.

4.   Paintings of some founding fathers are further proof that very few people look good in skinny jeans.

3.   Our founding fathers penned the stirring and familiar words in the Declaration of Independence. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. How can a heart not be stirred by those words?

2.   These brave men had a vision for our country and the ability to preserve it in words.

1.   Our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence smack dab in July…the perfect time to celebrate two of God’s great gifts: long, summer nights and a country that values individual freedom and common good.

Why are you thankful this Independence Day? Leave a comment.