The WORLD had slavery.. Some still do.. Like the DEMOCRAT PARTY!
As I see it Chris, you are damn lucky that whoever your ancestors were, were smart enough and stong enough to be chosen to come to ths country. The ones who had to stay behind are still enslaved, living in huts, dying of disease, and hunting for food. However, you are correct in your assessment, it is a white mans independence day. They fought for and created a country of freedom, for whiners like you to enjoy today. Incidentally Chris, I have twenty three ancestors who fought and some died in the American Revolution, all white, all free. Your welcome.