Gloria Stuart Quotes

No other date on the calendar more potently symbolizes all that our nation stands for than the Fourth of July.

[Independence Day] was a sweet, sweet job, because it was one of those big surprises.

May it be long before the people of the United States shall cease to take a deep and pervading interest in the Fourth of July, as the birthday of our national life, or the event which then occurred shall be subordinated to any other of our national history.

The Fourth of July should be celebrated with big hearts.

After living in the United States for over 10 years, here is what I have learned about the Fourth of July: it is more of a barbecuing holiday than anything else.

I love America. I love Americans.

It seems to me the Washington Monument is a symbol of America's power. It has been the symbol of our great nation. We look at the symbol and we say 'this is one nation under God.'

There are lots of emotions that go with the Fourth of July.

The first time I realised I was patriotic was after September 11th.

The American flag is an enduring symbol of liberty, democracy, and justice. It is fitting that the House act to protect it as we approach our nation's birthday, and as our men and women in uniform rally behind it in Iraq's battlefields.

This year, as we celebrate the 230th anniversary of America's independence, please remember the symbols that are sacred to this country. Fly Old Glory high and show your respect and admiration for this great nation and the values we hold dear.

The United States is the only country with a known birthday. All the rest began, they know not when, and grew into power, they know not how. If there had been no Independence Day, England and America combined would not be so great as each actually is. There is no "Republican," no "Democrat," on the Fourth of July—all are Americans.

The Second Day of July 1776 will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America.... It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shows, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires, and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.

The Fourth of July observes one of the most seismic shifts in human history.

Our flag means all that our fathers meant in the Revolutionary War. It means all that the Declaration of Independence meant. It means justice. It means liberty. It means happiness.... Every color means liberty. Every thread means liberty. Every star and stripe means liberty.

The 4th of July combines the two things Americans love most in one day: alcohol and explosives.

We don't celebrate dependence day on the Fourth of July. We celebrate Independence Day.

At this auspicious period, the United States came into existence as a Nation; and if their Citizens should not be completely free and happy, the fault will be entirely their own.

The Fourth of July-memorable in the history of our nation as the great day of independence to its countrymen-had no claim upon our sympathies. They made a flag and threw it to the heavens and bid it float forever; but every star in it was against us.

July 4th ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion.

Why is it that, next to the birthday of the Savior of the world, your most joyous and most venerated festival returns on this day (the 4th of July)? Is it not that, in the chain of human events, the birthday of the nation is indissolubly linked with the birthday of the Savior?.

I take a ton of pride in what our flag and our anthem stands for.

There is no place like America. Between the stunning skyline of New York and the bright lights of Hollywood it is out there.

God bless America. I am American. I'm very patriotic. I love this country.

When we celebrate American independence, we are celebrating the best sense of an idea, a process in process.