If you were in Philadelphia at Willing Alley on July 4, 1779, you would have seen the Continental Congress stroll by — all the officials and heads of the new government, the major officers of the army and of the navy. You would have seen a tremendous sight because that July 4, 1779, was the first official public religious commemoration of the Declaration of Independence. These people were not going out to sales, barbecues, or fireworks demonstrations.
Kama ungekuwa katika Philadelphia katika Willing Alley Julai 4, 1779, ingekuwa kuonekana Bara Congress stroll na – viongozi wote na wakuu wa serikali mpya, maofisa kuu za jeshi na Navy. You ingekuwa kuonekana mbele kubwa kwa sababu hiyo Julai 4, 1779, alikuwa wa kwanza rasmi ya umma maadhimisho ya kidini ya Azimio la Uhuru. Hawa watu walikuwa si kwenda nje ya mauzo, barbecues, au maandamano fireworks.