The History and Traditions of Fouth of July Celebrations in the United States
From: Helen Dynda (olddad66@runestone.net)
Thu Jul 4 16:41:20 2002
The History and Traditions of Fourth of July Celebrations in the United States (Fourth of July Celebration Database)
http://www.american.edu/heintze/fourth.htm#Designation
"Hallowed be the day, forever bright its memory in the heart of the Nation. Sing to it, poets; shout to it, freemen; celebrate it with bonfires, parades, and triumphant assemblies"