Historically, the 4th marks our independence from Great Britain, but it's come to mean so much more than that. It's a day to celebrate freedom - for everyone, not just Americans. Ironically, we should be thanking the Brits this day - both for the inspiration to get this party started 230+ years ago, and for being our steadfast allies for so many years!

Thanks, mates, for getting our backs. And for the motorbikes. And the Guinness. But not for the Spice Girls.

We were born before the wind...