FREEDOM: A tribute to today

Why is there an Independence Day in America? In 1776, 236 years ago, the people who lived in America were under the rule of the king of England. They didn’t like it, so they fought for their freedom, and they won against the British.

So the Fourth of July is called Independence Day in America, a day of declaring our independence. Freedom began that day.

Thank you to the people who made it happen so long ago. May it be everlasting.

RICHARD K. BURBINE

USMC, Ret.

Post Falls