Category Archives: July 4th

Great Baltimore Firecracker Accidents of 1936

Posted on July 3, 2014 by atomictv

“Innocent Bystanders” Tell Of Firecracker Accidents Woman Who Usually Stays In House On Fourth Goes Out And Gets Injured — Tin Can And Bottle “Bombs” Cause Casualties  (The Baltimore Sun, 6/6/1936) Injuries from firecrackers were suffered by persons who were … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July from Essex, Maryland, 1950s

Posted on July 4, 2013 by atomictv
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The Star Spangled Banner — Performed by Randy Austin, Jr.

Posted on July 4, 2011 by atomictv
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Flags and Beer: A Baltimore Tradition

Posted on July 4, 2011 by atomictv

Our view: The kindness of a Baltimore brewer plays a small part in the story of America’s national anthem By Rob Kasper (The Baltimore Sun, 7/3/2011) During the Fourth of July weekend in Baltimore, there will be plenty of flags … Continue reading →

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