This 4 th of July brings back memories of my extended immigrant family of over ... old to the mid-1960s when I went off to college. First, it was always hot and humid. There was no air conditioning.

On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as ...

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