Last week marked Independence Day, one of the most special days for the people of the United States of America!

Independence Day is celebrated in all States of America with great enthusiasm, pride, and high spirits. The people of America have found many ways to celebrate this special day. The special activities associated with this day include Hotdog or Watermelon eating competitions and Independence Day Costume contest. 


Some people love to be a part of the sports competitions like Three-Legged Races, Baseball Games, Tug-of-War Games, and Swimming activities.

Fun Fact: Every year, on Independence Day, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped thirteen times to show respect and admiration to The Thirteen Colonies!

We’ve put together 5 historical reads in reflection of Independence Day!

1. Honor my Father:

A true and courageous tale of how college men came to the US Navy as reservists. Written from personal stories, Honor my Father truly honors 3 highlighted unknown, humble heroes.

You can read more here -  https://bit.ly/30bH7xG

2.  Conquering the War Within

This is a love story, where fate has played an important role in connecting two people. Their present leads them back to the past where secrets are buried, and old doors have closed. But the secrets are still secrets – Find out what they are here -  https://bit.ly/3035pJV

3. Outsiders

One is Elliot Porter, a resident of colonial NZ, and passionate young newspaperman. The death of his close friend exposes old secrets and he tries to learn about his past by embarks on a journey. Second is Lana Hansen, a Secretary in Law School who avoids men who consider her inferior. Third is James Mackenzie who comes to the colonies for a better life, however to his misfortune discovers greed, bigotry and injustice in the new lands.

Three lives, three marginalized, three outsiders. Learn more here -  https://bit.ly/2yQwvvn

4. Torn in Two: Valor of a U.S. Marine

An emotional tale through the eyes and soul of an Afghan-American Marine’s journey in Afghanistan, who turned to his extreme thoughts to conquer the demons lying within him. It’s not until he’s home, do the true effect of post-traumatic stress disorder reveal themselves. This is an imaginable roller coaster of a story - https://bit.ly/2G3N9sH

5. FLC Legal - The War in Vietnam that was Never Reported

Allowing you a small glance into the Vietnam war, this book tells the story of a band of young trial lawyers who spent a year in training to become Marine Corps infantry officers. They came together in 1969-70 in Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam while their lives in Vietnam were punctuated with enemy attacks, they all took their work seriously, however none of them took the war seriously. Read more here - https://bit.ly/2KN0XYG

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