[Peace-presence] Sierra Interfaith and the Declaration of Independence

[John Hadder]

*Sign making at the Federal Building - 9:30 AM
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WHAT:* A reading of the Declaration of Independence and selected 
amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The purpose is to remind people 
that July 4th was intended as a day for us to remember just how 
important and precious our rights are. It is a day to celebrate this 
document and all it stands for. There will also be patriotic singing at 
the beginning and close of the event.

 

*WHEN: *July 4th, 10am-noon

 

*WHERE:* Thompson Federal Building, 400 S. Virginia St., Reno

 

*WHO: *This event is being put on by Sierra Interfaith Action for Peace

 

*OTHER: *We are reading the Declaration with selected amendments to the 
U.S Constitution as "a reminder of the social contract that was started 
by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Constitution," 
states Shane Piccinini, chairperson of the Sierra Interfaith Action for 
Peace.

 

"This event is about what is at the very core of being an American."    

 

We celebrate July 4th, the day the Declaration was officially 
"adopted", with parades, barbecues, fireworks, and parties. In the 
process of the fun and the chance to spend time with friends and family, 
we lose sight of the original purpose of the day: our country's 
commitment to ideals that were formed as the social contract defined in 
the Declaration. These ideals are what we are celebrating, and we must 
not lose sight of their significance as we watch current events unfold. 
We must always remember our commitment to them and our commitment to 
upholding them for all Americans.  

 

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