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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
5
A witnessed 1799 Fourth of July event in Oquago Valley Windsor Broome County describes Indians dancing in breechclouts with American flags, drinking firewater, and celebrating both the Declaration of Independence and their departure to western lands, ending with a long bonfire and wild dancing.
One signer of the Declaration would marvel at how the Fourth is kept but would agree the spirit remains. The form may change with bells and cannons quieter, yet the passion endures as children grow into citizens ready to defend the nation if needed.
Thomas Jefferson was asked to craft a sentiment for the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the very day he died. The note reflects his fate tied to the jubilee moment and his enduring connection to the nation’s founding document.
A patriotic poem reflects on the founding of the nation and the ideals of liberty and unity. It honors past leaders and calls for peace, progress, and broad-minded governance while celebrating the First Anniversary of the Fourth. The piece cites William McKinley and recalls early Fourth of July customs and the enduring American spirit.
In midwinter General Greene encounters a barefoot sentinel who endures severe cold. The guard says he would fare better if supplies allowed, and notes a forthcoming fight when he hopes to obtain a pair of shoes from the enemy.
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