The Old Continentals Rally Amid Cannon Fire
A vivid battlefield poem recounts Continental troops refusing to yield as grenadiers press and cannon fire roars. The banner of the rampant Unicorn rises from a smoky encampment while drums roll and muskets blaze. Staunch defense, horse-guards clash, and the Infernal Powder-cloud engulfs the colonel as the brass throat rings trumpet loud. Guy Humphrey McMaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isles
Grummer
Ridebreath
Guy Humphrey McMaster
Dawn of Liberty and the Lexington Fire That Shaped a Nation
A dramatic tribute recalls the first clash at Lexington and Concord as the spark that joined the thirteen colonies into a fledgling nation. It notes colonial armaments totals, including thousands of firearms, powder, balls, flints, and bags, amid preparations for war and the wider European democratic awakening.
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Lexington
Lexington and
Concord
Yorktown
Europe
Massachusetts
Ride and Battle at Lexington and Concord Spark War
The narrative recalls Paul Revere's ride to warn of the British raid, the clashes at Lexington Green where eight Americans died and nine wounded, and the fighting at Concord led by Isaac Davis. British troops retreated after skirmishes, while Lord Percy arrived with 1200 reinforcements. News of the engagement electrified colonies from New York to Savannah.
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Lexington
Concord
Wiliam Dawes
Roxbury
North Church
Robert Newman
Revere
Charles River
General Gage
Hancock
Adams
Dawes
Dr. Prescott
Lincoln
Prescott
Colonel Smith
Boston
Major Pitcairn
Lexington Green
John Parker
Parker
Pitcairn
North Bridge
Isaac Davis
Lord Percy
Dorchester
Milton
Dedham
New York
Philadelphia
Charleston
Savannah
England
Fourth at Pikeville sparks town gathering and jokes
A Pikeville meeting prepared the Fourth celebration a month early. Miss Laura De Sha was chosen to read the Declaration while Mrs. Ames and twenty women glare at calico purchasing. Dr Bunkerman is elected orator as townsfolk tease and gossip surrounding the event.
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Pikevile
Laura de Sha
Mrs. Ames
Bunkerman
Tibbs
Fourth of July Reverence Through American History
A patriotic discourse traces the nation's birth from early conflicts with Britain to the battles of Lexington and Bunker Hill. It recalls the Star Spangled Banner’s origins, the flag as liberty’s emblem, and Francis Scott Key’s rise to national symbol status. The piece extols unity, expansion, and confidence in the republic’s destiny while celebrating Columbia and the 123rd Independence Day in Philadelphia.
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America
Boston
Boston Harbor
Lexington
Bunker's Hill
Hall of Representatives
Washington
Francis Scott Key
Fort
Brazil
Republic
United States
John Chinaman
Columbia
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Spectators Resist Bonn’s Move and Pikeville Fourth Festivity
In Pikeville residents opposed William Bonn’s adjournment motion led by Joseph Scanlan and Johnny Gray as others argued for keeping horses unshod. Weeks later, Miss De Sha and Dr. Bunkerman rehearsed speeches loudly at night drawing curious onlookers. Fourth of July preparations intensified with weather shadowing the celebrations as rain and lightning disrupted day events.
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William
Bonn
Joseph Scanlan
Johnny Gray
Pikeville
The Liberty Bell Dreams and Fireworks at Summitt’s
A lyrical piece imagines liberty ringing through the night and inspiring a global chorus, ending with a short cartoonish aside about a fireworks party at Miss Summitt’s and a subplot about two men debating attendance, one wary of the bright lights.
Mirthful Exchange On A Fourth Of July Dinner Reminiscence
Miss Palisade recalls the last Fourth of July celebration with Mr. Stuffer. He confirms it was the final time they shared dinner together.
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Miss Palisade
Mr. Stuffer
Editorial Exchange Over Illness Item Sparks Debate
A visitor quarrels with a Philadelphia Press editor over a notice about the sudden illness of the Hon. John Jones. The irate guest, Dr. Killiam, questions whether the phrasing was a deliberate slight or editorial error, challenging the newspaper’s wording.
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Dr. Kiam
John. Jones
Four Men Die as U S Forces Move to Taku Amid Chinese Clash
The Navy orders Admiral Remey to sail from Manila to Taku aboard the Brooklyn after four U S sailors were killed and seven wounded in an ambush near Tien Tsin. The Brooklyn will carry troops for General MacArthur and act as a China crisis headquarters.
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Remey
Taku
Washington
Navy Department
Kempff
Che-Foo
Tien-Tsin
Waller
Long
Department
Admiral Crowninshield
White House
Church
Admiral Remey
Asiatic Squadron
Manila
Brooklyn
Crowninshield
China
Secretary of the Navy
General MacArthur
Increased Peril in China As Legations Await Relief
London reports indicate northern China forces face rising peril as 10,000 troops strive to reach Pekin to rescue legations. A 2,000 force near Tianjin is under heavy attack, with dispatches noting Pekin silent for 14 days and relief efforts failing. Observers say 100,000 troops may be needed to secure the area.
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Pekin
London
China
Seymour
Tien-Tsin
Taku
Admiralty
Wheeler Assigned to Command of the Lakes Department
General Wheeler known as Fighting Joe has been assigned to command the Department of the Lakes with headquarters in Chicago. He volunteered for China service but will remain in Chicago until retirement in the fall.
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Joe’ Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
China
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Gblorious
Orious
Carmen Bellicosl
Dawn OF Liberty
Thirteen Colonies
Committee On Ceremonies
Flag OF the Free
Mulligan
Winchester
Liberty Bell
Liberty
Dashaway
Summiitt
Cleverton
Taller
International Army and Foreigners IN
Indianapole
FAY Coce
Aeare Vane
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