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Happy Independence Day July 4th, 2024 – We The Kids
The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday since 1941. Independence Day celebrations date back to the American Revolution in the 18th century.
Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document, on July […]
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Today we are unfolding A historic event known as “Freedom’s Eve”. Enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and homes across the United States, holding their breath for the dawn of a new era. […]
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Patriotic Lessons: Engaging Kids in Memorial Day Traditions
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The Remarkable Journey of Johnny Clem: From Drummer Boy to Major General
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It’s silly and sentimental of me, but the Cape Cod Patriotic Flash Mob brought tears; because I still remember so many past Independence Days, exactly like that. Think “Boston Pops” (by the Charles River); think Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, and thoughts of my old high school band!! Oh, my – -the fun ones to watch were the Delta Flight Attendants, in Atlanta doing a neat song and dance routine and the DIA Flash Mob – -doing the Jitterbug, the Black Bottom, you-name-it and doing a great job of it, too! And some of the military proposals – -well, just watch them; it’ll do your heart so much good! Hope everyone had a safe and patriotic 4th of July!