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Tag: Independence Day

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Celebrate in Community

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Rich McClear

Fourth of July is a civic holiday.  Christmas and Thanksgiving are for families and church.  Labor Day and Memorial Day have evolved away from civic celebration to family picnics that bracket summer. Independence Day is a time for communities to … Continue reading Celebrate in Community

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The 4th is back (Tranche 2)

July 4, 2021July 5, 2021 Rich McClear

Here is the second tranche of pics from the 2021 Sitka Fourth of July Parade. One of the highlights of this half, which straddles both posts, is the new Yellow Cedar Bench honoring Alaska Civil Rights Leader Elizabeth Peratrovich. The … Continue reading The 4th is back (Tranche 2)

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The 4th is back! (Tranche1)

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 Rich McClear

After missing a year of parading Sitka’s 4th of July parade was back this year. This is the first tranche of photos of the parade. It’s good to see your friends marching down the street, waving and chatting. For me … Continue reading The 4th is back! (Tranche1)

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After 245 Years “Jefferson Still Lives!”

July 4, 2021July 4, 2021 Rich McClear

Two hundred and forty-five ago a resolution written by Thomas Jefferson and moved by John Adams passed the Continental Congress.  It read, in part: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are … Continue reading After 245 Years “Jefferson Still Lives!”

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A Duck Dump and Antique Cars

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Rich McClear

This was a dry Independence Day.  Not only did it not rain but there was no water fight.  The water fight has been my favorite July Fourth activity for years.  The Coast Guard and Fire Department square off against each … Continue reading A Duck Dump and Antique Cars

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July 4, 2020

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Rich McClear

Two hundred and forty four ago a resolution written by Thomas Jefferson and moved by John Adams passed the Continental Congress.  It read, in part: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they … Continue reading July 4, 2020

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