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Fourth of July Reflections and Historic Debate Dialogues
A long, fragmented reminiscence traces Fourth of July observances from 1855 ideals through Revolutionary era debates. It recalls parsons, poets, and ministers arguing about Sabbath standards, independence celebrations, and early public fireworks parades alongside portraits of Jefferson, Adams, and Franklin influencing the push for independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Monthly
Bose
Thomas Jefferson
Ike Sage’ Adame
Washington
Frankin
Leaington
Concord
Bunker Bill
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Council of Virginia
Great Britains
Hoge Sherman
Oliver Wolcott
Richard Henry Tee
George Wythe
Fickens
John Jay
James Wilson
Rotter Ro Wilson
Newneland
Hhoda Island
New Hamyahire
Connecticut
Georgia
Northaronia
Benjamin Franklin
John Adam
Roger Sherman
Hubert R Livingston
Lee
Jefferson
Franklin
Adams
State Department
Adama
New York
John Adams
Con-Greas
John Hancock
Congress
Matthew Thornton
New Jersey
Hancock
John Bull
Frank
Harrison
Carter Braxton
Carroll
Carrollton
Gerry
Massachusetts
John Nixon
Statehouse
Philadelphia
New
I Norrow
Julia Ward Howe
Gideon Lee
Emerson