OVERLOOKED FILMS: HAPPY 4TH!

From 1976, The Big Picture describes the history of Independence Day.  The Big Picture was a documentary series that was produced by the United States Army Signal Corps and was shown on ABC from 1951 to 1964.  After its ABC run the series continued in syndication into the 1970s.

http://archive.org/details/OurHeritage_

And a brief patriotic video.  Music by the U. S. Army Band.

http://archive.org/details/Battle_hymn_of_The_Republic_music_Video

This short video has some great clips from the past.

http://archive.org/details/Heres_To_America_MV

From 1933, a Michigan farmer shows us a unique way to perform Yankee Doodle.

http://archive.org/details/CEP00096

American history -- the Stan Freberg version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUCe5OaKldM&feature=BFa&list=PL560510D783777072

I don't know why music about the NapoleonicWar has transformed to an American patriotic piece, but what is the Fourth of July without it, fireworks, and cannons?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTEf_caCa2M&feature=related

Have a great holiday!

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As usual, Todd Mason will have today's links at Sweet Freedom.