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T O P I C R E V I E WCliff LentzI want to wish all collectSPACE members a happy Fourth of July weekend, even our friends in England! Just kidding!Here in Philadelphia they are opening the brand new Consititution Center. It's a huge new building just off the Ben Franklin Bridge. It has a lot of interactive displays and live presentations by actors in residence as well as life-sized bronze sculptures of the signers of the Constitution. Each section is dedicated to a different part of the Constitution and the Amendments that followed. I'm sure you will see clips from the opening on CNN and C-span since the President will awarding the Liberty medal here. This really isn't Space related, but when I take time during a holiday weekend (Memorial Day, Fourth of July), I tend to think of all the sacrifices made for freedom and exploration. The first image that comes to mind is that crumpled Apollo 11 American flag planted on the moon. Even in a time when we are still mourning the Columbia crew we can look back in pride to our achievements in space and possibly dream about a brighter future.Have a safe, enjoyable holiday!Cliff LentzJohn K. Rochester.. Cliff, Well said!!.. and Happy 4th of July to you as well in the City of Brotherly Love..( unless you are a visiting team playing either the Phillies, 76ers, Flyers or Eagles.. then brotherly love is out the window!!)Cliff LentzJohn,Haven't you heard? Our new slogan is "Philadelphia, the city that loves you back"!Yes, you're right! Welcome to Philadelphia, leave your Cowboy, Giants, Mets, or Rangers Jerseys at the door please!CliffJohn K. Rochester.. shouldn't that be " Philadelphia, the city..please watch your back!" ........actually, I love Philly..it's been a long time since I was there , but I met Charles Barkley there at a Phillies-Mets game and he was very nice..icarkieHi CliffHappy 4th of July to all our colonial cousins over the pond.My old work mate who was born in the states likes to remind me now and again about this date in question.Saying that an Aussie mate who I used to play cricket with also keeps remining me who's had the Ashes for so long !!!.All the best Guys.Iannasamad Happy 4th of July to all our pals on the wrong side of the pond, lol. Hope the weather stays good this side as some madman has asked me to be his "best man" at his wedding tommorrow ! Its an honour for me as long as I get to do my speech "before" we have some drinks ! Happy 4th all...........AdamRodina"Nothing of importance happened today." - Diary, HM King George III, July 4, 1776icarkieRodinaThe King had 60yrs writing diarys.Losing the Colonies is enough to make anyone go mad.all the best IanKirstenHappy 4th July from the Netherlands, too ! Kirsten
Here in Philadelphia they are opening the brand new Consititution Center. It's a huge new building just off the Ben Franklin Bridge. It has a lot of interactive displays and live presentations by actors in residence as well as life-sized bronze sculptures of the signers of the Constitution. Each section is dedicated to a different part of the Constitution and the Amendments that followed. I'm sure you will see clips from the opening on CNN and C-span since the President will awarding the Liberty medal here.
This really isn't Space related, but when I take time during a holiday weekend (Memorial Day, Fourth of July), I tend to think of all the sacrifices made for freedom and exploration. The first image that comes to mind is that crumpled Apollo 11 American flag planted on the moon. Even in a time when we are still mourning the Columbia crew we can look back in pride to our achievements in space and possibly dream about a brighter future.
Have a safe, enjoyable holiday!
Cliff Lentz
Yes, you're right! Welcome to Philadelphia, leave your Cowboy, Giants, Mets, or Rangers Jerseys at the door please!
Cliff
Happy 4th all...........Adam
- Diary, HM King George III, July 4, 1776
Kirsten
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