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Becoming a U.S. citizen on the Fourth of July and July 4 in 1826 and 1976

Becoming a U.S. citizen on the Fourth of July and July 4 in 1826 and 1976

Update: 2025-07-04
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"How it feels to be a proud new U.S. citizen on the Fourth of July" is the title of a new opinion piece in the Washington Post today, July 4, 2025. It is written by Emil Stern, now a screenwriter in Los Angeles.


I read his writing in its entirety... it is that meaningful.


Then, some thoughts back to July 4, 1826, the day when Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died.


Finally, on July 4, 1076, forty-nine years ago today. President Ford welcomes the Tall Ships and the nation to New York harbor in a bi-partisan celebration of the 200-year anniversary of out country's birth.

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Becoming a U.S. citizen on the Fourth of July and July 4 in 1826 and 1976

Becoming a U.S. citizen on the Fourth of July and July 4 in 1826 and 1976

Jim Blackburn