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Reflecting on Independence Day and the American character
David M. Shribman considers how July 4th speeches from Kennedy and earlier leaders shaped the nation's view of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. He notes the ongoing gap between ideals and the continued denial of liberty to Black Americans, calling for a turn from nostalgia to real progress.
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