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McFarland
January 2007
On Sale: January 9, 2007
354 pages
ISBN: 0786427779
EAN: 9780786427772
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction History
This is the first comprehensive reference work on America's
Independence Day. Bringing attention to persons, places, and
events of historical significance, the book focuses on the
Fourth of July as it has been commemorated over the span of
more than two centuries, starting with the first
celebrations: public readings of the Declaration of
Independence that occurred within days of its signing. Biographical sketches feature presidents (and how each
celebrated the Fourth) and other politicians, famous
soldiers, educators, engineers, scientists, athletes,
musicians, and literary figures. Other topics include parks,
monuments and statues dedicated on the Fourth; famous
speeches and the personalities behind their stories; and
general subjects of interest including education, abolition,
temperance, African Americans, Native Americans, wars,
transportation and holiday catastrophes.
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