Conaway: The Fourth Is in All of Us

The Everyday American’s Guide To The Fourth Of July

Let’s be real: most of us aren’t crossing the Delaware this 4th of July. We’re crossing the backyard in flip-flops to open the cooler. And that’s fine. That’s American, even. But while we’re manning the grill and dodging bottle rockets, we’d do well to remember: this day isn’t just about fireworks and flag-themed cupcakes. It’s about something far rarer — and far more worth preserving.Because America didn’t just happen. It was made — and paid fo…

Conaway: The Fourth is in all of us

“July Fourth is in you. Look for it, and realize you’re a revolutionary.”

To Morgan County veterans, July Fourth is more than just fireworks

As Americans gather to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on Friday, the holiday holds a deeper, more sacred meaning for some Morgan County veterans who returned from deployment years ago.