Category Archives: 4th of July Celebrations

A Special 4th of July

Posted on June 28, 2016 by jenorv

Forty years ago we celebrated our nation’s birthday in Alaska.  It was the Bicentennial, our 200th birthday.  From the start we were heavily involved with the celebration as I was a member of both the Anchorage Bicentennial commission and the … Continue reading →

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4th of July long ago

Posted on July 3, 2015 by jenorv

More than anything else, the holidays we celebrated together demonstrated and defined our sense of community. In our little town of Hannibal New York, each holiday had its own special rituals and observances, this was especially true of the 4th … Continue reading →

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