Mr. President. on July 4. 1776. the Liberty Bell. tolling in Philadelphia. proclaimed the independence of the Thirteen Colonies from British rule. That infant Nation endured. indeed. in 187 years. it has become the leader in mans good fight against tyranny and oppression. In earlier days. the anniversary of our birth of freedom was actively observed by young and old. While our Nation was growing. while her people were new immigrants. they had fresh memories of tyranny. They were intensely aware that they had something to celebrate on the Fourth of July. It was an occasion to remember and observe.
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