As fireworks light up the sky and flags wave proudly, the 4th of July reminds us of the courage, unity, and sacrifice that define our nation. At Soldiers’ Angels, we honor all who have served and continue to serve to protect the freedoms we celebrate on this day.

Whether you’re attending a parade, hosting a cookout, or writing a note to a deployed Service Member, let these 22 patriotic quotes inspire your gratitude, pride, and reflection on what it means to be free.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal…” — Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

“Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” — Benjamin Franklin

“America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand.” — Harry S. Truman

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” — Elmer Davis

“The Fourth of July is the first great fact in your nation’s history—the very ring and edge of the sword of your fathers’ honor.” — Frederick Douglass

“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy

“The essence of America—that which really unites us—is not ethnicity, or nationality or religion. It is an idea—and what an idea it is: that you can come from humble circumstances and do great things.”
— Condoleezza Rice

“Liberty is the breath of life to nations.” — George Bernard Shaw

“The American flag is the most recognized symbol of freedom and democracy in the world.” — Virginia Foxx

“Independence Day: freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed—else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower

“Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.” — Louis D. Brandeis

“This nation was born on the 4th of July. We celebrate not just our independence, but the enduring promise of liberty.” — Barack Obama

“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” — Bill Clinton

“America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor.” — Paul Tsongas

“Let every nation know… that we shall pay any price, bear any burden… to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” — John F. Kennedy

“Freedom lies in being bold.” — Robert Frost

“The flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.” — Lee Greenwood

“The life of the nation is secure only while the nation is honest, truthful, and virtuous.” — Frederick Douglass

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” — Nelson Mandela

“America is a tune. It must be sung together.” — Gerald Stanley Lee

“Duty, honor, country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.” — Gen. Douglas MacArthur

This 4th of July, as we celebrate our freedom, let’s not forget the Service Members and Veterans who defend it every day. At Soldiers’ Angels, we’re proud to support our heroes through care packages, food distribution, VA hospital visits, and so much more.

Join us in honoring their sacrifice. Become an Angel volunteer or make a donation.

Wishing you a joyful and reflective Independence Day from all of us at Soldiers’ Angels.

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