Photograph from last year’s fireworks by nschaden on Flickr

We hope all of you have a happy and safe July 4th. Whether you’re enjoying tonight’s fireworks display or just a quiet day, take a moment to remember why we celebrate the day.

Here’s the NY Times has an editorial about the meaning of the day. The Post reprints verses by Ralph Valdo Emerson, Walt Whitman and Henry Holcomb Bennett.