"And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor." (Signed by 56 men on July 4, 1776).

Wow. I don't think I've understood the weight of that line before. It ends the Declaration of Independence and it's quite the pledge: "In life and death, in wealth and poverty, in popularity and disgrace, I've got your back. My life is yours, my money is yours, my honor is yours."

I want to say that some day.

Happy Independence Day! Happy Birthday USA.