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Lagers for Liberty: Exploring the Role of Taverns in America’s Road to Independence
| July 3, 2012
What do our founding fathers and local taverns share in common? They were both crucial in helping spur America’s independence.
Because of the sacrifices of men such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison, modern-day Americans enjoy tremendous personal liberty and, consequently, unprecedented prosperity. As we celebrate this Fourth of July and toast their legacy, let’s remember our heritage and be thankful for the freedoms we enjoy.
“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.” – George Washington
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