Land of Liberty

© Lorraine A. Cook

Land of Liberty

Uploaded: July 04, 2012

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"America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact - the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality."
(Adlai Stevenson)

"Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better."
(Albert Camus)

"Freedom is the oxygen of the soul."
(Moshe Dayan)

Wishing Everyone A Happy and Safe Fourth of July!!!!<:))

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Lorraine A. Cook July 04, 2012

"THE LAND OF LIBERTY"
(Author Unknown)

I love my country's pine-clad hills,
Her thousand bright and gushing rills,
Her sunshine and her storms;
Her rough and rugged rocks, that rear
Their hoary heads high in the air
In wild, fantastic forms.

I love her rivers, deep and wide,
Those mighty streams that seaward glide
To seek the ocean's breast;
Her smiling fields, her pleasant vales,
Her shady dells, her flow'ry dales,
The haunts of peaceful rest.

I love her forests, dark and lone,
For there the wild bird's merry tone
I hear from morn till night;
And there are lovelier flowers, I ween,
Than e'er in Eastern lands were seen,
In varied colors bright.

Her forests and her valleys fair,
Her flowers that scent the morning air--
All have their charms for me;
But more I love my country's name,
Those words that echo deathless fame,
"The Land of Liberty."


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Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 04, 2012

A beautiful image for the 4th of July Lorraine! Have a safe and fun-filled day! #10213694

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 04, 2012

Super capture, beautiful presentation Lorraine!

HAPPY JULY 4TH!

jo ann c. #10213953

Anthony G. Comella July 04, 2012

SUPERB All Around!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy 4th!!!!!
GOD BLESS!!!!! #10213961

John Connolly July 04, 2012

A wonderful image for the day, Lorraine!
Happy 4th of July to you and George! #10214250

Tammy Espino July 04, 2012

A wonderful capture!:) Have a safe and happy 4th of July! #10214304

Joy Rector July 05, 2012

beautiful #10215045

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