As we are celebrating the Fourth of July this week, it’s important to take a minute between the barbecues and fireworks to remember why it is that we celebrate this day at all. With so many in the world without their liberty, we need to remember so we can appreciate all that we have in the USA.
Some fun facts about the Fourth of July:
-July 4, 2013 marks 237 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed.
-Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag in 1776
-Those who created and signed the Declaration were doing so in objection to the British taxing them without representation
-In May, 1776, after nearly a year of trying to resolve differences with England, delegates were sent by the colonies to the Second Continental Congress….in June a committee was formed to compose the formal Declaration of Independence.
-The 4th of July wasn’t declared a federal holiday until 1941
-Stars on the original American flag were laid out in a circle so each colony would appear equal.
-Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird but was outvoted by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams who wanted the bald eagle
-56 men from 13 colonies signed the Declaration of Independence (which was not actually signed by most until August of 1776)
Liberty’s Kids is an animated series geared toward 7 to 14 year olds to teach them about the United States of America. The show tells of young people in dramas surrounding the major events in the Revolutionary War days. Wikipedia calls it an “animated educational historical fiction television series.” I call it a great way to engage kids to want to know more about our nation’s history. We need to find ways to keep our history alive and exciting to youth so they’ll continue to find ways to keep it alive and exciting for the next generation.
One reader will win a prize pack which includes these DVDs: (Approx $75 USD retail value)
- LIBERTY’S KIDS: The Complete Series
- FAMILY MOVIE MARATHON – 12 Film Collection
- THE AMAZING WORLD OF DINOSAURS – 6 Part Series
- CALL OF THE WILD – The Complete Series
- BENJI: 4-Movie Collection
- TV TUNES TO GO: 100 Cartoon Collection
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Ed Nemmers says
I like the fancy dress!
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Jan Lee says
Pinterest would not take the pin the way you had it … said it was a bad/spam link in your message or something like that so I had to erase the message and just post the giveaway.
Brett says
Thanks Jan- I think the shortened link won’t work with pinterest. I fixed them 🙂
Diane Sallans says
I love that pretty pink dress!
June S. says
I always like the pretty dresses they pick out for her to wear, and the hair style also.
Mary Casper says
i really like her dress
Jennifer Rogers says
I just love that they are doing a Birthday doll. We have collected the Holiday Barbies for years!
sandra davis says
i like the Soft, loosely curled blonde hair
Becky Cruz says
This Barbie comes with 2 wrapped play gifts! What a wonderful idea!
Denise Taylor-Dennis says
I like Barbie’s gown
Juliek says
Wow that Barbie is really pink! 🙂 lol I was only allowed to have one Barbie growing up and I had Malibu!
Anyway, I’d be curious to see this animated series….
katie k says
i like the tulle dress
Austin Baroudi says
I love the dress on the Barbie Birthday Wishes doll.
shirley says
Love the dress.
Carrie Phelps says
I love that Barbie is dressed in a cloud of pale pink tulle and satin.
Ross Olson says
I like her dress, very elegant. Thanks!
Colleen Maurina says
I like that this Barbie has long hair for little girls to style.
Rae Nelson says
I love the Barbie Birthday Wishes doll’s dress – so elegant and fancy!
Robin O says
My favorite detail or feature of the Barbie Birthday Wishes Doll is that she omes with two wrapped play gifts! So fun!!
Maureen says
My favorite feature is the excellent Roll Back price at Walmart…good deal for this Barbie Birthday Wishes doll. My daughter says that the beautiful dress is the best feature.
Mami2jcn says
Is the question correct? Which feature is my favorite on the Barbie birthday wishes doll? I like the dress.
Lisa Williams says
I’ve always loved Barbie’s Gowns. They are so fanciful and pretty!
jennifer wexler says
i love her pretty dress