Fourth of July
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Veterans
The Legacy of a Single Day: How the Fourth of July Shaped America
By Donna Reuss Alexandria, VA – Ah, the 4th of July! Picnics, flags, fireworks, everything red-white-and-blue! And it’s an even…
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The Last Word by Marcus Fisk
Checkpoint Charlie: A Cold War Memoir of Freedom and Divided Berlin
Alexandria, VA – “Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free. When all are free,…
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Alexandria News
What Are All Those Flags at Cedar Knoll? The Stories Behind Alexandria’s Flags for Heroes
What are all those flags at Cedar Knoll? More than 200 American flags overlooking the Potomac honor veterans, firefighters, teachers,…
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Publisher's Note
I Never Felt More American Than on the National Mall on the Fourth of July
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Zebra Press Publisher Mary Wadland reflects on a decade of unforgettable Fourths of July…
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Alexandria News
Yes, Alexandria Celebrates July 4 — In Rosemont and You’re Invited
Alexandria saves its fireworks for the city's birthday celebration, but Rosemont has kept the spirit of Independence Day alive for…
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Alexandria News
Arnold Schwarzenegger to Headline Mount Vernon’s July 4 Naturalization Ceremony
ALEXANDRIA, VA — This Independence Day, a familiar face will help ring in America’s birthday at one of the most…
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Community News Alexandria Virginia
What Events Are Planned for the Fourth of July in Alexandria?
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This afternoon (June 25) Visit Alexandria released a lineup of events to celebeare the Fourth of July. City Birthday…
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Press Release
Celebrate July 4th at George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Perhaps one of the most unique and meaningful places for Americans to celebrate the nation’s birthday is…
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Zebra Misc
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Rosemont 4th of July Celebration!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Fourth of July is filled with colorful fireworks, hotdogs, and fun. The summer holiday also signifies the…
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