It’s July 4th weekend, Independence Day in the United States. Celebrations in the U.S. generally include cookouts, games, music, and, of course, fireworks.
Regardless where you reside around the world, it is a reminder to celebrate freedom and opportunity.
The founders of America led with classic leadership traits: determination, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to ideals. Commitment to the cause meant risking everything. John Hancock reminded the group that they must all hang together. He was referring to the various states. Benjamin Franklin responded with one of his classic quotes: “We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” Leadership, at that point, meant risking it all.
Here are some facts, quotes, and saying about freedom and liberty.