The FOURTH OF JULY, 2025 by Diane King

Holotruther
Published on Jul 3, 2025
The Fourth of July - a time in the United States to set off numerous firecrackers and fireworks in celebration of our Independence (at least in l776)? A time to sing the songs: America the Beautiful, God Bless America, Grand Old Flag, Yankee Doodle, Dixie, etc? What would our national celebrations, our lives be without these added delights? Our nation was birthed in violence and struggled valiantly to survive. We did more than survive, the history of our nation is one of growth and prosperity producing the wealthiest and most powerful and most blessed nation on earth - "the land of the free, home of the brave" (at least that is our heritage) ... But there is one nation which is prohibited from enjoying what every other nation enjoys. In fact, it is against the law for them to do so, should they choose to celebrate it in the fashion that we all enjoy and take for granted.

GERMANY has no such national holidays marking historic events. There is no Chancellor's Day to remember the birthdays of former Chancellors. Or a day for remembering the Kaiser or any other of the royalty. There are no parades, no flags or banners. Men in military uniforms do not march before an adoring and appreciative citizenry which line the streets. There is no Veteran's Day or Memorial Day or memorials to remember those who fought on behalf of the Fatherland. There is no Veteran's Wall to touch the names of those who have fallen, no D-Day Memorial of those defending the shores of the Fatherland. And except for the National Anthem there are no songs reminiscent - no reminder of the years Germany ruled Europe. Well, that's understandable you say, they don't deserve it (?) When Germans did such things, they nearly conquered Europe. (Rest of essay upon request)

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