Independence Day Echoes in Bells and Song
A reflective verse notes how yearly bells and children's singing mark a lasting revolution. The refrain celebrates independence and communal joy, linking festive sound to enduring national memory as hearts rejoice.
First Bate Fourth of July Veer Reveals Early Public Levee
A Carnegie Institution study uncovers 1786 references to a public levee at the President’s House in New York three years after the Revolution. Rufus King and Elbridge Gerry exchanged letters noting Congress orders, city celebrations, and a Cincinnati meeting at Corre’s tavern with orations by Hamilton and Walker. A New York Daily Advertiser account describes bells, cannon, parades, and a banquet.
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Congress First Sitting Delayed To Cool Passions And Allow Travel
The Constitution framers spaced the first sitting of Congress to avoid hasty action after elections and provide time for travel from distant parts. They sought to cool the heat of contest and ensure thoughtful deliberation.
Fourth of July Parade Is Hats Off
Poem excerpt praises a July Fourth parade with bugles drums and patriotic hearts as the flag passes by, attributed to Henry Holcomb Bennett.
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Henry Holcomb Bennett
Liberty's Sacred Ke Shrine and Independence Hall Treasures
The article celebrates Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell as symbols of American patriotism. It highlights the hall’s historic role in declaring independence on July 4 1776 and notes the building’s preserved 18th century rooms and mementoes.
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Adams Letter Hints Fourth of July as Great Festival
July 3 1776 letter from John Adams to his wife expresses hope that the upcoming Fourth of July would become a grand anniversary festival with pomp parade games sports guns bells and illuminations as part of the new nation's celebration.
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John Adams
Taft Heads New Steel Mediation Board
Charles P Taft leads a three man mediation board appointed by the U S Labor Department to ease steel industry tensions. Other members include Lloyd K Garrison dean of Wisconsin Law and Edward McGrady assistant secretary of labor and department troubleshooter.
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Edward McGrady
British golf champ Sweeny wins 36 hole final at Sandwich
Robert Sweeny, 25, Anglo-American, defeats Lionel Munn, 50, in a 36 hole final for the British Amateur Championship at Sandwich England. Sweeny takes the cup by three and two.
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Lionel Munn
Sandwich
England
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