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Today in History July 4 1972 highlights and events
Snapshot of notable events on July 4 including the 1776 Declaration adoption in Philadelphia and the opening of West Point in 1802. Other items cover Adams and Jefferson death in 1826, Monroe death in 1831, Philippine independence in 1946, flag changes in 1959 and 1960, civil rights clashes near Baltimore, and Cold War era notes from Saigon and Korea.
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Associated Press
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
US. Military Academy
West Point
N.Y
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Monroe
Philippines
U.S
Baltiraga