#250th

The “Brick House” is crumbling

The Commodores bow out of the 250th event in DC

Event is falling apart… brick-by-brick

The controversy isn't over the 250th anniversary itself. It's over the perception that this particular celebration is politically tied to Trump. Several artists have said they were told the event was nonpartisan and later learned about the Trump connection. As a result, performers including: Young MC, Martina McBride, Morris Day, the Commodores

have withdrawn or distanced themselves from the event.

From how it sounds in Martina McBride's statement, this was misrepresented to these artists, and now that they know the truth, they don't want their names associated with it.

Patrick Henry, known for his fiery oratory and famed words “Give me Liberty, or give me Death!” left a small envelope sealed with wax near his last will. Inside was a single sheet of paper on which he had copied his Resolutions against the Stamp Act. On the back, Patrick Henry left this message...

“Whether America's independence will prove a Blessing or a Curse, will depend on the Use our people make of the Blessings which a gracious God hath bestowed on us. If they are wise, they will be great and happy. If they are of a contrary Character, they will be miserable. Righteousness alone can exalt them as a Nation. Reader! whoever thou art, remember this, and in thy Sphere, practice Virtue thyself, and encourage it in others. P. HENRY"

This bust of Patrick Henry is located in the Plaza at the visitor center for RedHill, Patrick Henry’s last home located in Virginia. Patrick Henry was born May 29, in 1736.