Defining Patriotism Across Americas History and Rhetoric
The piece traces patriotism from the 18th century to today, noting original patriots included enslaved abolitionists and Indigenous activists. Nathaniel Sheidley of Revolutionary Spaces says patriotism then meant self sacrifice and concern for neighbors, contrasting modern uses shaped by politics and schools.
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Sam Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Nathaniel Sheidley
Revolutionary Spaces
Boston
Old State House
Old South Meeting House
Sheidley
Spencer Independence Day Fest at Firestone Park
Spencer marked the Fourth of July with a full day festival at Firestone Park hosted by the Spencer Community Enrichment Association. Jungle Bob and Danimal the Clown entertained families with animals and balloon art while kids enjoyed bounce houses carnival games funnel cake pedal tractor pulls and fireworks.
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Spencer
Firestone Park
Medisyn Woodring
Gazette
Jungle Bob
Brunswick kicks off Fourth of July with family concert
Brunswick hosts a four day Fourth of July celebration starting with a family friendly concert at the Brunswick Recreation Center featuring local band Funkology. Attendees danced to Motown soul and rock tunes as officials said residents had awaited more events since the previous summer festival.
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Brunswick
Brunswick Recreation Center
Funkology
Parks, Recreation and Community Committee
Parks and Recreation
Taylor Petkovsek
Rec Center
Petkovsek
Brian) Mummert
Lewis & Clark Circus
Brunswick High School
Valley City Independence Day Parade and Car Show
Valley City in Liverpool Township celebrated Independence Day with a parade, a car show featuring more than 90 classic and antique vehicles, and fireworks at Mill Stream Park. The event honoring veterans has run since 1976 with support from the Valley City Community Group and the Liverpool Township Historical Society.
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Liverpool Twp
Valley City
Liverpool Township Historical Society
Mill Stream Park
Liverpool
Paul Schaefer
Schaefer
Della D’angelo
The
Liver
Pool Township
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Gary Fields
Margery Beck
Rebecca Boone
Associated Press
Great Britain
U.S
Patriots
Madisyn Woodring
the Gazette
Medina-Gazette.com
Liverpool Township
Medina-Gazette. Com
Sports World
Medina Gazette
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