Independence Day in America Speech at Sacred Tomb
The speaker invokes the tomb as a symbol of death and achievement and urges a global mission of liberty. He cites Washington and associates, contrasts ancient rulers with free peoples, and asserts that America’s war aims rest on universal rights and the destruction of arbitrary power. The passage calls for consent of nations and a lasting peace through a world organization.
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Organization For Peace
Organisation of Peace
Baker Addresses Troops at Camp Grant in War Message
Secretary of War Baker spoke to 2,500,000 American soldiers at Camp Grant. He hailed the Eighty sixth division and praised the fight to rescue France from autocratic rule. He stressed liberty and democracy, saying victory would vindicate right on fronts of freedom and that Americans value liberty over life itself. Also noted ships launching by the Emergency Fleet Corporation and Independence Day celebrations with large diverse parades in Philadelphia and New York.
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England
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London
Vision of Independence and War Time Reflections
Viscount Bryce laments the severance of the United States and Britain yet notes both nations now honor Independence Day with emotion. He argues an earlier mutual respect might have prevented war and slavery, praising America’s entry to the war as a duty saving the world.
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Allies and American Forces Unite Across Seas in War Spirit
In France the American and British troops band together with Allied forces, signaling a deepening transatlantic bond. Admiral Sims notes U S naval units serve under British and French command, while General Biddle praises allied hospitality and resolve, asserting America will stay and fight for democracy.
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Pershing to Haig on July Fourth Unity
General Pershing sent a message to Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig thanking the British armies in France for Independence Day greetings. He praised allied unity and pledged continued respect between American forces and British troops, sending best wishes for the anniversary of independence and international concord.
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General Pershing
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American Fourth Observed in French Villages
Americans and French forces marked the Fourth of July in France with villages showing strong American presence. French soldiers and civilians joined in celebrations as observers reported festive displays and shared patriotism along the front.
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France
Americans and French Celebrate Joint Fourth of July Valor
Citizens decorate homes and streets with American and French flags while crowds cheer passing troops. Children parade with Allied banners, hospitals and cemeteries honor American dead, and athletic events fuel pride as regiments compete amid wartime spectacle.
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