Good morning; this is the Oilman.

We’re taking a break from our regularly scheduled oil & gas news to celebrate one of the greatest days in the history of the world:

Independence Day.

Fire Up the Grill

Many of you will be celebrating (the ol’ Oilman will be as well) with friends and family, here are a few fun facts and reminders about the Declaration of Independence:

• In the 18th century, the American colonies were under British rule and faced increasing tensions with the British government over issues like taxation and representation.

• On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, adopted the Declaration of Independence, a document declaring the colonies' intent to be free and independent states.

  On this day 247 years ago, 03 July 1776,
  The Continental Congress began debating and editing the draft of the Declaration of Independence.

  It only took one day, eventually making 86 edits and cutting the length by about a fourth, to produce one of the most important documents… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  — Stocking Mill Coffee (@smcroasters)
  10:56 AM • Jul 3, 2023

• The Declaration emphasized principles of individual rights and self-governance, laying the foundation for the formation of a new nation.

• The first public readings of the Declaration took place on July 8, 1776, and celebrations followed throughout the colonies, including parades, speeches, and bonfires.

• In the years that followed, the American Revolutionary War continued, with the colonists fighting for their independence from British rule.

• The war eventually concluded in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, recognizing the United States as an independent nation.

  On this day in 1783, the Treaty of Paris officially ends the American War of Independence. The British delegation to the peace conference is so perturbed by their country's defeat that they refuse to pose for a painting of the signing ceremony.

  — Military History Now (@MilHistNow)
  11:15 AM • Sep 3, 2022

• The 4th of July became widely regarded as a significant date commemorating the nation's birth and the ideals of liberty and freedom.

• Over time, celebrations on the 4th of July evolved, including the tradition of fireworks, picnics, concerts, and family gatherings.

• In 1870, the U.S. Congress declared the 4th of July a federal holiday, known as Independence Day, making it a day of national celebration and remembrance.

• Today, the 4th of July is one of the most important holidays in the United States, marked by patriotic displays, parades, barbecues, and fireworks, as citizens come together to honor their country's history and values.

Have a Happy Fourth

We hope you enjoyed today’s change up in honor of Independence Day; we’ll be back tomorrow with our regularly scheduled oil & gas news.

Be safe. Have fun. God bless.

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