Succinctly, important dates in history are more than flags and celebratory food and music.
In spite of our emphasis as a Nation on the Fourth of July Independence Day the first such major independent declaration in the world, the approval of the U.S. Constitution, September 17, 1787 is more meaningful to us in the United States. The U.S. Constitution is our guide, if we can keep it. That is the challenge.
September 16, 1810 the declaration of independence by Mexico of rule by Spain after nearly 300 years of a brutal reign, is celebrated widely. Mexico became independent 212 years ago. The first Spanish settlement in Mexico was in February 1519 in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Mexican independence was 34 years following the U.S. declaration of rule against the British Empire. Change is a mark of world history. Although we in the U.S. are concerned about foreign intervention, keeping the elements of the U.S. Constitution strong, remains our major challenge.
One factor in our positive historical sense would be an increase in understanding and greater emphasis of civics and the meaning of the various elements such as voting, the U.S. Constitution, how the government works. We can do that as a society and still prepare students to acquire skills for work. Better preparation in schools would be an excellent starting point in the U.S. to help society and stay strong-minded.
Historically, change is a process of strength, weaknesses, attitudes, and reactions. Change can have a slow process until there is sudden evolvement. The U.S. goal should be positive, involve widespread population positive emphasis, and stimulating respect for the citizens and the leaders. Are we up to the task? Each person, however, limited, has a say in the future.