πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ HAPPY 4th! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Rather than discussing something historical about our national celebration, I’ve included several photos, posters and paintings that have celebrated the 4th of July over the years. Hope you find a few of interest–and have a wonderful 4th of July!!!

Painting of 4th of July in Philadelphia, 1819
Frederick Douglass speech, 1852
4th of July review of Federal troops watched by President Lincoln and General Scott
Winslow Homer painting–Sailboat and 4th of July Fireworks, 1880
Clippings c. 1902
Poster c. 1920
Norman Rockwell painting, 4th of July 1924 in the Saturday Evening Post
Fireworks, Washington D.C., 1986