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Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols
Fireworks Picnics and Flags The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols Author:James Cross Giblin, Ursula Arndt (Illustrator) A spirited look at our national birthday that includes the stories behind the flag, the bald eagle, Uncle Sam, and the Liberty Bell. — July 4, 1776 -- The Colonies get angry -- The Declaration of Independence -- The Holiday takes shape -- The Flag -- Fireworks -- "The Spirit of '76" -- Fourth of July picnics -- — Patriotic music and ... more »songs -- Uncle Sam -- The Eagle -- The Liberty Bell -- Special Fourth of July celebrations -- The Centennial Exhibition of 1876 -- The Bicentennial of 1976 -- Important events that have taken place on July 4« less