02796cam a22003733u 4500 74168 UtSlPG 20260610134721.0 m cr n 260607r20241912utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12010308 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Schauffler, Robert Haven, 1879-1964 Independence Day Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Our American holidays Release date is 2024-08-01 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Our American Holidays: Independence Day" edited by Robert Haven Schauffler is an anthology of prose and poetry written in the early 20th century. This collection explores the celebration, spirit, and significance of Independence Day, delving into the historical context and the evolution of how this pivotal event has been commemorated over time. The volume showcases various pieces that reflect on the meaning of the Fourth of July, providing insights into both the historical events surrounding American independence and the traditions that have developed around the holiday. At the start of the anthology, readers are presented with a preface that emphasizes the importance of Independence Day as America's national holiday and critiques how it has been traditionally celebrated with meaningless noise and injury. Schauffler advocates for a more meaningful observance that honors the holiday's true historical significance. The introduction outlines the transition in national consciousness regarding Independence Day from revelry to reflection and responsibility, marking it as a time for Americans to unite and recall the hard-won freedom enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. Various poems and prose extracts, including recollections of celebrations, critical perspectives on militarism, and the valor of America's founders, serve to enrich the reader's understanding of what the Fourth of July represents in the American psyche. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Moffat, Yard and Company, 1912 Fourth of July orations Fourth of July celebrations Fourth of July -- Poetry Our American holidays https://archive.org/details/independencedayi00scha/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74168 114893 114893