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Celebrating Fourth Of July With Bicentennial Twists
The 200th birthday of the United States is marked by a sprawling slate of events from parades and concerts to races, pageants, and public ceremonies. President Ford attends multiple sites including Washington, Valley Forge, Independence Hall, and the National Archives. Stars like Charlton Heston and Frank Sinatra are slated for entertainment while civic groups plan marches and public showcases on July 3 4 and related dates.
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Associated Press
America
United States
Washington
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Britain
Ford
National Archives
Constitution Avenue
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Americas
Kennedy Center
Lincoln Memorial
Valley Forge
Independence Hall
Charlton Heston
Frank Sinatra
New York
Hudson River