When John Adams Predicted the Wrong Independence Day
WhenJohn Adamspenned a missive to future First Lady Abigail Adams on July 3 , 1776 , he guessed how future coevals of Americans wouldcelebrate Independence Daywith remarkable accuracy : " solemnise with pomp and parade , with display , game , sports , gun , bells , bonfires , and illumination , from one end of this continent to the other , from this meter forrader forever more . "...