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July 4th Fireworks

Date: 07 04 1952
Description: July 4th fireworks at Vilas Park.
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Danny Hawson from Lake Mendota Drive found Fourth of July fun in his cap gun and balloons.
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Crowd Watching Fireworks at Vilas Park

Date: 07 04 1950
Description: Thousands watch firework starbursts at Vilas Park on Tuesday Night.
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Fourth of July Neighborhood Celebration

Date: 07 04 1952
Description: Children pose with bicycles decorated for the Fourth of July.
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Arthur Finnigan eats Cracker Jacks while other children have soda pop and ice cream. The children are at Westmorland Park.
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Joanna Winch, Tony Hanson and Randy Winch were just like hundreds of other city children who love to be in a parade on the Fourth of July.
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Fourth of July in Madison

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Dressed in a star spangled skirt and holding an American flag over her shoulder, this little girl's costume emphasizes the real meaning of the Fourth of Ju...
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Liberty Bell Replica Presentation

Date: 07 04 1950
Description: Governor Rennebohm delivers an acceptance speech after receiving a liberty bell replica from Vern Bell. The men are, from left to right, Governor Renneboh...
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Westmorland 4th of July Kids Parade

Date: 07 04 1950
Description: Mary Elolen Statz, Mary Jo Pankow, and Chester Rideout pose for a portrait in costume on their decorated bikes.
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Fireworks at Vilas Park

Date: 07 04 1950
Description: One of a series of firework photographs taken at Vilas Park.
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Crowd at Liberty Bell Presentation

Date: 07 04 1950
Description: View of the crowd gathered to watch the presentation of a replica Liberty Bell to Governor Rennebohm by Vern S. Bell, chairman of Dane County U. S. savings...
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Mendota Yacht Club Race

Date: 07 04 1950
Description: Portrait of Jack Bolz, skipper; Dick Forsberg; Jack Spohn (crew members) of Redskin II (Class E). Redskin II was first across finish line, however the win...
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Diane O'Neil, Carl Sylvester and Mark Moran wait at the refreshment stand at the Westmorland Park Fourth of July celebration.
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Vickie and Tommy Vanderpool take time to enjoy their popsicles during a Fourth of July celebration.
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Proud parents wait for their children at the end of the Westmorland Fourth of July parade.
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Westmorland Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Children under the age of five bustle about while scrambling for peanuts thrown on the ground during the Fourth of July parade.
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Fourth of July

Date: 07 04 1954
Description: Cowboys Bobby Lee and Patt Keeley, and cowgirl Kattie Keeley, join the parade during the Fourth of July celebration.
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July Fourth Program for Children

Date: 07 03 1958
Description: A crowd of children holding small flags are assembled in front of Regina Hall at Edgewood College to celebrate the 4th of July.
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Cap Pistol Legalization

Date: 07 03 1953
Description: After Governor Kohler signed legislation legalizing the sale of caps and cap pistols, many youth prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with th...
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Cap Pistol Legalization

Date: 07 03 1953
Description: After Governor Kohler signed legislation legalizing the sale of caps and cap pistols, many youth prepared to celebrate the Independence Day holiday with th...

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