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From the White House Channel:

The Story of America: The Declaration of Independence The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force has partnered with Hillsdale College to provide a history series that tells the remarkable story of American...

Thomas Jefferson, born on April 13, 1743, in Virginia, was a central figure in the founding of the United States and the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
Source https://america250al.org/feature-patriot-of-the-month/

Henry Knox’s life reads like a revolutionary war movie—full of ambition, self-teaching, and unparalleled patriotism.
Source: https://america250al.org/feature-patriot-of-the-month/

Few figures from the American Revolution era exemplify the spirit of independence quite like Samuel Adams.

Today is the 139th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty.
A gift from France to commemorate the 100th anniversary of America's Independence.
7 facts about the Statue of Liberty:
• The official name is Liberty Enlightening the World.
• The statue is made of copper and started out shiny like a
newly minted penny
• It took 30 years for the exterior surface to oxidize to the patina
green
• In a strong wind the statue may move 5 inches at the torch
• She was shipped in 350 pieces and reassembled in New York
• The original torch was replaced in 1986 due to weather
damage
• The statue was funded by French citizens including
schoolchildren, not the government

Statue of Liberty TorchCam Take in the sights from the Statue of Liberty, including unique, one-of-a-kind perspectives of the torch, crown, face and tablet, Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.

Lincoln argued that you can’t get everyone always to agree, and that unanimity is impossible, and that permanent rule by a minority (i.e. a small group imposing its will over the majority) is unacceptable in a democracy.

“A knowledge of history is, above all, a means of responsibility — of responsibility to the past and of responsibility to the future ... of responsibility to those who came before us and struggled and sacrificed to pass on to us our precious inheritance of freedom … and of responsibility to those who will come after us and to whom we must pass on that inheritance with what new strength and substance it is within our power to add." ---John F Kennedy

Delivered March 15, 1783 to officers of the Continental Army, Washington was addressing a situation in which officers in the army were disgruntled over pay, conditions, and the prospect of being disbanded. He argued against suppressing discussion or dissent among the officers. He cautioned that preventing people from voicing their opinions—even uncomfortable ones—was dangerous.

Do you know your history?

Thank you to the Pilot Club of Cullman for sharing the importance of Flag etiquette. You Lady's are amazing!

🔥🍔🌭CULLMAN COMMUNITY COOKOUT🌭🍔🔥

Every plate purchased helps fund the VOAD Crisis Relief Trailer Fund, ensuring Cullman is stronger, safer, and more prepared for future emergencies.

📅 Friday, September 19, 2025
🕚 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc.
9170 AL Hwy 157, Cullman, AL

🍽️ Plates are just $15 and include:
✔️ Hamburger
✔️ Hotdog
✔️ Chips
✔️ Cookie
✔️ Coke/Water

💥PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE TO RESERVE YOUR MEAL!💥

Thank you so much to Annette Munger and Taylor Foshee with R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. and Garrison Gives Hope for making this possible.

On behalf of United Way of Cullman County, Cullman County VOAD, and Cullman County EMA, we are thrilled to share a huge step forward in disaster preparedness. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Senator Garlan Gudger Jr. and State Representative Tim Wadsworth, we’ve raised $15,000 to officially fund our FIRST county-wide Emergency Relief Trailer with funds left to begin outfitting a second! 💙

This is what true community partnership looks like! Neighbors and leaders coming together to protect Cullman when it matters most.

This weekend!!!!