The United States of America turns 241 years old on Tuesday, July 4,
2017. As the parades of celebration commence across the small towns and
the mega-metropolitan cities, we have so much to be proud of and have
so many accomplishments in these few short centuries.
The Founding Fathers really had no idea in 1776 what Operational Risks they would face or what our nation would look like now, as they were crafting our U.S. Declaration of Independence and later the U.S. Constitution. All they knew was, that they were crafting something new and unique, in so many ways. It has endured World Wars and this Republic has become ever more resilient to economic turmoil over the years.
The rest of the world needs the United States of America. After all, how would they know about the existence of underground ice on Mars or other first discoveries by NASA. How would many of the countries on our Earth continue to accelerate their abilities to produce greater food yields, preserve vital fresh water drinking sources or even power their transportation sector with clean energy? Who invented the Internet? We explore farther and innovate faster...
As Americans, we travel the world with our U.S. Passport and it gives us a glimpse into why this little book is so valuable. Why it is so sought after. Even most Americans might not realize that their U.S. Passport is not their property. It is the property of the United States (Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 51.9). It must be surrendered upon demand made by an authorized representative of the United States Government.
On page 16 and 17 of the U.S. Passport is the following quote:
"This is a new nation, based on a mighty continent, of boundless possibilities." --Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt became the United States youngest President at age 42 in September of 1901. The 25th President, William McKinley had been the third U.S. President to be assassinated after Lincoln and Garfield. Now Teddy Roosevelt saw the possibilities and as Vice-President, took our country forward once again.
One can only imagine what our country will be like in another 241 years. Where else in the solar system will we have new outposts? How will we be assisting and cooperating with other countries to promote peace and justice?
So with that United States banner of "50 Stars and 13 Stripes" waving in the wind over your home in America this 4th of July, put your hand over your heart or salute our flag. Remember how far we have come and how far we will be going as a nation together...
The Founding Fathers really had no idea in 1776 what Operational Risks they would face or what our nation would look like now, as they were crafting our U.S. Declaration of Independence and later the U.S. Constitution. All they knew was, that they were crafting something new and unique, in so many ways. It has endured World Wars and this Republic has become ever more resilient to economic turmoil over the years.
The rest of the world needs the United States of America. After all, how would they know about the existence of underground ice on Mars or other first discoveries by NASA. How would many of the countries on our Earth continue to accelerate their abilities to produce greater food yields, preserve vital fresh water drinking sources or even power their transportation sector with clean energy? Who invented the Internet? We explore farther and innovate faster...
As Americans, we travel the world with our U.S. Passport and it gives us a glimpse into why this little book is so valuable. Why it is so sought after. Even most Americans might not realize that their U.S. Passport is not their property. It is the property of the United States (Title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 51.9). It must be surrendered upon demand made by an authorized representative of the United States Government.
On page 16 and 17 of the U.S. Passport is the following quote:
"This is a new nation, based on a mighty continent, of boundless possibilities." --Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt became the United States youngest President at age 42 in September of 1901. The 25th President, William McKinley had been the third U.S. President to be assassinated after Lincoln and Garfield. Now Teddy Roosevelt saw the possibilities and as Vice-President, took our country forward once again.
One can only imagine what our country will be like in another 241 years. Where else in the solar system will we have new outposts? How will we be assisting and cooperating with other countries to promote peace and justice?
So with that United States banner of "50 Stars and 13 Stripes" waving in the wind over your home in America this 4th of July, put your hand over your heart or salute our flag. Remember how far we have come and how far we will be going as a nation together...
