Fourth of July Eloquence Sparks Roaring Prairie Oration
A Bloomington era column quotes Bob Bardette bursting forth on the Fourth with a fiery address. It recalls sacrifice by fathers, laments public debt, mocks Washington’s legacy, and riffs on patriotism and politics. The piece blends satire with history and echoes in a late 19th century American public square.
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