It's time for the 4th of July - barbeques, picnics, fireworks. It's a day of celebration with family and friends. Relax! Have fun! But don't forget the point of all of this.
Two hundred and thirty three years ago, a group of men signed a Declaration that meant their certain deaths and the ruin of their families had their cause failed. One third of the population of this country decided to stand up against the most powerful empire the world had ever known. They hung on for seven long years until victory was achieved. History books are filled with accounts of the famous people who led this remarkable achievement. But little is said of the uncounted everyday Americans who risked as much and suffered as much to gain our independence.
One of these unknowns was Captain Henry Felder, the subject of our film ALL FOR LIBERTY, who wrote Articles of Separation from the English King several months before Thomas Jefferson drafted the famous Declaration of Independence. Felder wrote on behalf of his community in the Orangeburg district of South Carolina. He wrote what he meant then he backed it up with action, fighting a protracted backwoods resistance to British occupation. In the process his farm was burned out, he lost a son and then his own life.
This 4th of July, take a moment to think about patriots like Henry Felder, "people you never heard of, names you'll never know". Give them your prayers and thanks. And think about what WE are going to do to help our country in the time allotted to us.
As our nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, we are pleased to announce that ALL FOR LIBERTY is now available on DVD. Please go to www.allforliberty.com home page and click on "Store" (at top right). Your purchases directly help recover the cost of making this remarkable film project and help us get ready for more projects about American history and culture.
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