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Independence Day: America's Natal Day Crises of Nations The Fourth of July In Westminster Abbey America Resents British Dictation Independence A Solemn Duty An Appeal for America War Is Actually Begun Emancipation From British Dependence The Origin of the Declaration The Declaration of Independence More Articles About Independence Day |
( Originally Published 1927 ) BY JAMES GILLESPIE BLAINE THE United States is the only country with a known birthday. All the rest began, they know not when, and grew into power, they know not how. If there had been no Independence Day, England and America combined would not be so great as each actually is. There is no "Republican," no " Democrat," on the Fourth of July,— all are Americans. All feel that their country is greater than party. |