Fourth of July Unrest and American Holiday Rituals
Henry McLemore rails against the national Fourth of July holiday, describing the forced discomfort, chaotic travel, and exaggerated celebrations. He laments the tradition, recalls soldiers at Valley Forge, and humorously critiques the summer excesses and traffic jams that mark the day. Sandy, I wish we had never fought England.
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