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Independence Day Celebrations and Monroe Doctrine Centennial Plans
The piece discusses Independence Day observances shifting in the United States, honoring James Monroe and the Monroe Doctrine Centennial, with a commission authorized to spend 122 500 dollars. It recounts past wartime and policy progress and notes Philadelphia's sesquicentennial preparations including an international exposition with new features like an Automobile Hall and an Air Building.
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Wyoming
James Monroe
United States
Senate
Congressional Commission
New York
National Committee of Celebration
Washington
F. B. Gernerd
Pennsylvania
Allentown
Brandywine
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Assembly
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
North Carolina
Delaware River
Trenton
Frederick Leaser
John Jacob Mickley
Christ Church
German Zions Reformed Church
Lehigh River
John Griesemer
Nicholas Fox
Michael Kolb
John Miller
Peter Rhoads
Old City Hall
Supreme Court
Independence Square
Fifth Street
Supreme Court of the United States
Republic