Independence Milestone Gifts

Congratulations.

Clyde thought “Atomic Sparklers” was just an ad gimmick

A man peddles U.S. flags on the sidewalk, next to a man peddling copies of the U.S. constitution

Fabrique en Francais (Made in France).

"Anachronism or not, it just ain't the fourth without the ribs and Willie Nelson."

'Oh Darling, you must be so proud: Your first wart!'

"I guess I was a good shot, because I took down 50 Nazis...all by myself. That's how I got my silver star. Honestly, I don't consider myself a hero. I consider myself lucky."

"You're 5 years old now, Timmy. It's about time you retain an attorney."

'General, please hire large armies of foreign mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation and tyranny.'

Constitutional Convention. We're behind schedule, everybody wanted to make a speech about the first amendment. For the second amendment, let's stick to bullet points. (Published previously on May 19, 2010).

"As I see it, 'Crazy politics' - like not voting on a supreme court nominee - is better than a complete government shutdown."

Woman crying with happiness.

Frederic Auguste Bartholdi

"Business is booming! Come in and see our explosive sales today!"

Pearly King and Queen

'We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, except for Hancock... who smells bad...'

"Oh, come on! Nobody brought a pen?"

'Guess what? I won again.'

'Well, if he can't be a Minuteman, he can be a minutedog.'

One!

Under New Management. Actually, Betsy, we were hoping for a flag with a little more style.

UNFADED GLORY

''The consent of the governed'? -- that could be a deal-breaker.'

"...Accept finite disappointment, but NEVER LOSE INFINITE HOPE."

"Founding Fathers! How come no Founding Mothers?"

'We will not be disarmed by gun control! We will not be stripped naked and left at the mercy of a tyrannical government!'

The Idea of America.

Ogden Nash: 'Middle age is when you've met so many people, that every new person reminds you of someone else.'

Signing the declaration of independence.

"Taxation with representation hasn't worked out so well." (two men at the US capital talking taxes and politics)

Uncle Sam and Democracy

Scars and Bars

"It's a cookout-act stupid!"

The family picnic is at 5. Would you please boil the eggs, Twig? And Teddy? Go clean out the cooler! Oh! Grab the badminton set, too. Stop. Your little cousins will need entertaining! Leave it to mom � To take the independence out of Independence Day.

"We fear no more for today is our Independence Day!"