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Also by James R. Heintze:

Music of the Fourth of July, April 2009
Paperback
The Fourth of July Encyclopedia, January 2007
Hardcover

THE FOURTH OF JULY ENCYCLOPEDIA
By: James R. Heintze

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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