Philly Cheese Steak and Football

Philadelphia, ah... the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, the crown jewel of our Republic! History happened there in the old Philadelphia State House, better known as Independence Hall. This very building is home to the deliberating of the Dec. of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution.

It was in the state room the Richard Henry Lee stood and spoke the words,

"Resolved, That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved"

This idea was debated and accepted by the colonial delegates, and they motioned 5 men to draft a Declaration of Independence. We all know it was Jefferson who wrote the bulk of it. It was not till August 2, 1776 that it was signed. Yet, it was accepted July 4, 1776. The first of its kind! Legendary, if you don't feel fired up, do read the document.
Then 11 years later delegates from every state except one... Rhode Island... met once again to discuss a new basis of law for the Country. They met in the same room, in private. They chartered our beloved Constitution. It was so fantastic to be there, United States History at its finest.

Ok sorry about that total history nerd raving. We really feel privileged to be able to visit these places that mean so much to us. I am studying to teach the very history that I get to experience at these sites. It is special for me and for Nate.

Rand met us in Philly and it was really fun to see him. He stuck with us for all of the historical stuff, but after awhile he said he really needed to watch some football and eat a Philly Cheese steak. We found a legit place to grab some delicious phillies and we watched Iowa get beat by Northwestern. Sweet. It was a great Day!