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Independence Day : $b its celebration, spirit and significance as related in prose and verse

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Independence Day : $b its celebration, spirit and significance as related in prose and verse

EN·~7 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total
1

Our American Holidays

3:57
2

PREFACE

0:48
3

NOTE

0:43
4

INTRODUCTION

11:51
5

INDEPENDENCE DAY

0:01
6

I CELEBRATION

23:48
7

II SPIRIT AND SIGNIFICANCE

28:16
8

III BEFORE THE DAWN OF INDEPENDENCE

27:53
9

IV THE DECLARATION

2:02:26
10

V THE STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE

52:06

Description

An engaging anthology gathers the voices that have shaped America’s birthday, from the daring words of the Declaration to the stirring verses of poets who celebrated the nation’s birth. Listeners will hear a mosaic of historic speeches, lyrical reflections, and thoughtful essays that trace the evolution of Independence Day’s meaning, capturing both the fierce fight for liberty and the hopeful promise that followed.

Beyond history, the collection offers a gentle call for contemporary observance, suggesting ways to honor the holiday with reverence rather than raucous spectacle. The curated selections, drawn from celebrated orators and writers, invite you to experience the enduring spirit of the Fourth of July and consider how its timeless ideals can inspire today’s celebrations.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (418K characters)

Release date

2024-08-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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