Happy 4th of July 

Thank you for your patriotism. Both sides of my family have been in this country since the mid- 1600's. Unless we're Native Americans, we ALL came to this country from someplace else. The American flag is a symbol of our nation, it's not a symbol of a political party. We are each tasked to think globally and to act locally. We The People make this a great nation.

The most important thing you can do is an American is VOTE! Happy Fourth of July!🇺🇸🎉🎆🎇🎉🇺🇸

I’m with you Margaret and I remember the same things. I agree with your thoughts about this country. We have to stand for America. I am proud to be American as well! Happy 4th of July🎉🇺🇸

After listening to you, Margaret I absolutely feel the same about the greatest country in the world!

I was also born in 1954 and can so relate to this post . Very well said Margaret. God Bless this great country 🇺🇸

I was a 3rd grader living in FL during the Bay of Pigs. All the students were told to bring a pillow case with filled a bath towel and canned food to feed a child for 5 days. We had drills throwing the pillow cases over our shoulders & marching 3 blocks to a train track where we practiced hopping into freight cars to be evacuated if a conflict began. My mother was appalled. She loaded me & my brother into the car and drove us to TN to where she hoped we’d be safe. My dad was in the Army serving in Korea at the time. I remember everything you described, the fear & concern. And like you, my allegiance is to this country not the politicians. I believe we can do better as a nation than we have been recently but we will always have strife in this world because of the never ending supply of bullies whether they be Hitler, Stalin, Attila the Hun or sometimes our own leaders.

Oh my goodness, how wonderful this video is. You expressed everything I too went through and a little more. I'm a little older than you, and I too LOVE this country and will die for it. Thank you for sharing. I proudly sing as many patriotic songs as possible and I'm proud of my church that sings the songs with pride and enthusiasm. Again, thank you so much for this video. God bless you. I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE THAT SERVED AND STILL SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES TO MAINTAIN OUR FREEDOM.

God Bless America by Irving Berlin is a beautiful song/prayer. Learned it as a child and continue to love it. ✝️🇺🇸

Beautifully done video Margaret. So touching. ❤

You made sense to me. Important words and ideas. Thank you! I was born in 1957.

Born in ‘52 and remembering the events impacting the nation during the first couple decades of my life brings back the uneasiness, fear, and also joy (from family times). Thank you for the reminder of where the USA was and where it is now. We have a lot to be thankful for in spite of the current problems and I can’t think of any other country I want to live in. I hope you have a safe and happy Independence Day!

So many of the things you talked about are sharply ingrained in my memory as well. I was born in 1955 and my dad was in the Air Force. We lived on a big training base in Illinois when I was 5 until age 12. I can remember when taps was played over speakers every evening on base, and if you were close to the HQ during that time, your dad pulled the car over, yiu got out and turned toward the flag with your hand over yiur heart. I still to this day get goose bumps when the national anthem is played at sports events and gatherings. Thank you for speaking of the current situation in a non inflammatory manner, that can be very difficult to do these days with access to so much information... Praying for a course correction in the future for the benifit of my 8 grandkids, and the whole world really. Love your channel Margaret ❤️

Happy 4th of July from Canada. I am 69 and I remember those things too. Margaret I really feel and think things are different this time. It feels much more dire and deeper. I hope we can turn things around starting with the changing of our leadership. Thanks for the talk, it is resonating. Have a fabulous day!!!

That was beautiful Margaret. You made my 4th of July a better day. Thank you for making this video.

Your tribute was on point! Nice articulation. 👏🏻🤩

Thank you MBM. So many people don't understand what a Patriot is. I am a Patriot. Wonderful video. Thank you. Team USA 🇺🇸

Thank you Margaret. I grew up in the 60's but I was raised with the honor that my Uncles and great Uncles were in the World War I and II , My cousin's and my dad were in the Korean War. Some of them were in the draft for the Vietnam War. Than my brother was in Desert Storm . Though out life there was always the respect .But I do remember how they treat the ones from Vietnam I was little and could not under stand why. But my mom and dad shows me what it was to be patriotic. I honor them for what they have given us and what it has cost them. I believe in our country I will stand up for it any day and back it if I have to . The people is what makes the country and they have to stand together.Thank you again Margaret have Great 4th of July !!

Margaret that was an amazing speech you presented on behalf of the 4th of July. So much to think back about. I was born in 1952. I remember all these things as well. Thank you 🙏

Greetings Margaret! You spoke so eloquently and with great pride in our country. Same memories here. Love and blessings ♥️🙏

I too was born in 1954. I remember EVERYTHING you said! I love America ! Thank you so much for this AWESOME video! Love you Margaret 🦋

Hi Margaret….what a beautiful and emotional video. I stand with you 🇺🇸. My father was drafted in World War 2 when I was a baby. With parents that had already survived a depression, times were very hard for them. I remember how we as children were so proud to be an AMERICAN, and still am, but I find that a lot of the younger generation are not quite as patriotic . We are lucky to have a voice. VOTE, you can make a difference . I will be there on day one 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

'53 so I totally agree that our country has weathered so much. Unfortunately kids aren't taught much history in school. And their parents weren't either.

What a Great message on the 4th of July! I hope some younger folks view your channel.

My mother was 10years old, she retold to me years later the awful tragedy of the assassination of John F Kennedy, was still upsetting for her to remember that day.

Our General Election here today Margaret, a big day. When I vote, I don’t just vote for what is good for me I vote for a bright future for all my fellow citizens however they vote. Might not be in my lifetime but I just hope for peace and love and joy for all. It might be a pipe dream but it’s a dream I keep in my mind when I go into the ballot box. Like the USA we have our faults but on the whole we are good people. Happy 4th July and God Bless America and find it in your heart to hold enough back to bless my Island home of Great Britain as you say we are all in it together.🙏❤️😻🇬🇧🇺🇸

I was born the same year as you, Margaret, and have many of the same memories of history unfolding during my younger years. My dad was a 10-yr. Navy veteran who survived the biggest naval battle in our history at Leyte Gulf. He was only 17. The attack on Pearl Harbor inspired many men to enlist, and Dad was one of them and he lied about his age though at that point, they were accepting everybody who wanted to join up, regardless of age. Dad earned an array of medals during his time in the Navy and his ship was chosen for the honor of escorting the Mighty Mo into Tokyo Bay for the signing of the peace treaty. He finally told me his war stories during the three years before he passed and my goodness, he saw a lot of horrors at such a young age. My grandfather was a veteran of WWI and WWII fighting as a soldier in Europe. After the war, Dad was a firefighter, his dad was a policeman, and my other grandfather worked for the State of Ohio and so did my great-grandfather. All public servants. Patriotism is part of the fabric of my family. I wanted to join the Marines after graduation but the backlash I got from both mom and dad made me decide against it in the end. Mom said she'd disown me and I could never come home again if I joined. So I was convinced not to enlist, a decision I still regret. I love this country and will always honor my family's sacrifices to keep America a free nation. They fought against communism and dictatorship because they wanted our country to remain free of oppression, military rule, and evil leaders. I will always defend the USA because of what the men in my family had to endure to fight for our freedom. We live in a great country already and we lead the world as a global power and leader. We have much to be proud of and grateful for. I worry my military relatives may have fought for nothing though and I won't get into that except to say if we do not hold onto our democracy tight, all veterans throughout history will have fought for nothing. I hope and pray we don't unravel everything they fought to keep. We have much to celebrate today. We live in the great and powerful United States of America! Happy Independence Day!

Hi Margaret! Happy 4th of July to you! I was born in 1954, too, so listening to you brought back many memories. You shared eloquently, and I appreciate hearing what you had to say. Thank you!

Beautiful message Margaret.

Born in 1948, I share many of the same memories as you about our beloved country. The stories you shared about your mother's childhood in Germany are haunting. I pray that our country doesn’t repeat the same mistakes that happened in Germany in the 1930s and 1940s. I worry about the future we're leaving for our grandchildren. Happy 4th of July!

Happy Fourth of July all ⭐️🇺🇸

Amen

God bless our country! Born in 1953, lived in Germany for 3 years (husband was military). Thank you for a great video Margaret.

Thank you Margaret. I’m from Europe & how nice it was to hear ur thoughts & feelings. Happy belated 4th.

Loyalty to our country and what it is supposed to be... as it was meant to be. Right now our country is on a downward spiral. God bless the USA... happy 4th everyone.

I stand with you as a patriot as well even though I am Canadian but so closely tied to you, my neighbour and friend. I too felt and still feel all that you spoke of. We have just celebrated our country on Monday, Canada Day🇨🇦 and I celebrate in spirit with you today for your country❤ I pray for blessings, mercy and God’s grace and wisdom to prevail in both our country’s governments as election times near. Thank you Margaret! -your southern BC neighbour.

Yes I was born in 1948 and yes we went thur some very hard sad times . Thanks for remembering all this. I hope the younger will listen and be proud of their country . Yes I’m a Patriot also and proud of it. Thanks Margaret

Happy 4th of July from South Africa xoxo

That was beautiful Margaret, ❤totally agree .

I was born 1948. Canadian. Lots going on. Here also , this time tough so much different.

I WAS A JR IN HIGH SCHOOL, IN HISTORY CLASS WHEN JOHN KENNEDY DIED. I REMEMBER OUR TEACHER LEFT THE ROOM. WHEN HE CAME BACK, HE WAS CRYING.POOR MAN PROBABLY DIDNT KNOW HOW TO TELL US. AFTER GRADUATION MY BOYFRIEND WENT TO VIETNAM FOR 4 YEARS. IT WAS A HARD TIME FOR BOTH OUR FAMILIES. HIS FAMILY AND MINE WERE WW2 VETS.

Nice vidio ..thanks for share my best friend ..full support

Born in 1950. Happy 4th …Independence Day. I pray God hears our prayers and helps our Nation.

God Bless America! Thank you Margaret for sharing this today.

Happy 4th Margaret ❤️🤍💙.Well said!!

Well said.

I'm Margaret too! The same age can relate. Never hear that name. My sincerest love and prayers are with you 🙏 💞🙏

Thank you Margaret! Great reflective post! Let Freedom Ring!

I remember everything you talked about as we are just 1 year apart. I hear talk about how scary our world is today. It is but it’s always been. Like you said, we are told everything that’s happening from everywhere when we watch the news. It wasn’t like that all day those years ago. I never watch the news. I only listen to what I want on my phone or tablet. Margaret, Happy 4th of July 🎇

God bless the USA!!🇺🇸

You are a beautiful speaker Margaret. I loved this video. Happy 4th my Friend.

Well said and Thank you. Happy Fourth. Have a wonderful weekend

🎇 Happy 4th to you & your beautiful family. Very well presented Margaret! Thank you!❤

Best video ever! Proud to be an American ❤

WOW! Margaret nicely said. As I have ten years on you I remember it well. My brother and friends went to Viet Nam and it was a horrendous time. Being in a Catholic High School, John F. Kennedy was the God they were waiting for. I too am proud to be an American but I sure as hell don't like the situation this Country is in now. I'm scared to death that we are headed into trouble. Wishing you all a very Happy 4th of July. Stay safe everyone.

Hello Margaret 👋. Yes I remember living in these times I'm 2+ years older than you. Yes my uncles fought in the war my younger uncle in Vietnam as well as my cousin injured there. Yes bay of pigs, lived it, came from Cuba blessed to have my mother be an American & able to come back right away. Yes constant turmoil & those opposing wars. But will say most used to want America 1st to protect our borders. Unfortunately a lot changed. I too am a patriot of this republic 💕 Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸. Be a kind human people.

Thank you for your words of wisdom and I believe as you do. Just wish more people would have the same believes and not be so hurtful to one another.

Happy 4th July Margaret ❤

Hi Margaret, I was 11 when Kennedy was killed. I was in 6th grade when that happened. I went to Catholic school until I was in 9th grade. My teacher at the time told our class that we Americans did not need to worry about the Russians, we needed to worry about the Chinese. Boy, she was a “prophet”. I think nowadays that the Chinese own a bunch of this country. I also think that the U S is DEEPLY. In debt to many countries- including China! Happy 4th and I too love the U. S. Elizabeth in Texas

Bravo! 🥳 Happy 4th! 💕💕💕

Thank you for sharing. ❤❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Well said

Happy 4th of July Margaret. 😊

Happy Independence Day, Margaret. I was born in 1953. As a mature woman, with all those years behind me, I can say I am terrified that the US is crumbling, and we are one election from saving it. Or not. I am also Jewish, so I have concerns you can’t imagine. I have small grandchildren. I worry daily about their future here in the US with all the open antisemitism, much of it brought about by Marxist teachings in the public schools for the past few decades. Some by immigration from countries that, well, you know what I want to say. Look what is happening in universities. Where will my grandchildren be able to go to college? Is there even a future for Jews in the US? I am an American. My family lost two young men, my uncles, during the war. If Israel no longer exists, where can we go? Europe is gone. Jews are being targeted in countries where they used to feel safe, and have been part of the fabric of the country. I am pessimistic these days. More and more so. Almost 200 Jewish graves were vandalized in Ohio recently. I even worry about what my plans should be so I am not a victim of that in some far off future. This is a wonderful country, but we are ruining it. I, too, live in Massachusetts. Our leaders, so called, have ruined this state, too.

Thank you for sharing. We baby boomers have lived in a golden era, even with the tragedies along the way. The world is not as safe as it was when I was young. It is time for us to wake up and not be afraid to take a stand for love of country and the freedom that has been afforded us by the men and women who fought for that freedom. There is hope for the next generation (your "Squish" and my grands too) if we abide by: "...if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 1 Chronicles 7:14

Beautiful, margaret ❤❤❤😊😊😊Kathy from Pennsylvania

I was in second grade when you were born. Our trauma was the Cold War. Fearing the Russians would drop an Atomic bomb on us anytime. It's sad to have to grow up with all those fears. I pretty much took it all with a grain of salt until I had children. That's when the big fear set in for their safety. Wish I knew then what I know now. Happy Independence Day!! May it forever stay that way. Excellent message, Margaret!

Agree with you Margaret. Happy Independence Day🇺🇸🦅🗽🇺🇸

I was three months old when WW2 began. I have my ration books.

Happy Independence Day

We're the same age. Yep. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yep. "Shoot if you must this old gray head, but spare my country's flag," she said.

⭐Margaret!⭐ 🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲 If you're ever in central NJ, please go to George Washington's Headquarters. A lot of the "men" that fought for our Independence were young Boys! Some as young a 12 years old under horrible conditions like crossing an icy river with no change of clothes.😢 The Revolutionary War was a tough war to win. One neighbor could've been a Loyalist enemy & another neighbor not. I'M FOREVER GRATEFUL!! 🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇲🇺🇸

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We had such respect for our President and what happened? We got a criminal in such highest possessions the facts are confusing not knowing what is our government doing to change who can run for our country leadership

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♥️ Beautiful Margaret, and thank you for not making this political ♥️ 🤍 💙

♥️🤍💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you for speaking in “her” behalf. Agree 100%