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Celebrate this Fourth of July by listening and discovering some vintage songs from the early 1900s. Listen to a funny monologue and learn how the Fourth of July was celebrated at the Pun’kin Center back in 1915 or learn more about the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and other Americana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you will find a list of 5 songs and albums for you to share and enjoy this year with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fourth of July at Pun’kin Center<\/strong><\/a> by Cal Stewart and Steve Porter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirit of Independence March<\/strong><\/a> by Conway’s Band<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Liberty Tree<\/a><\/strong> by The Sand Pipers & Mitch Miller and Orchestra<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our American Heritage Album<\/b><\/a> by Wesley Addy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Patriotic & Marching Songs<\/b><\/a> by Various Artists<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note, due to copyright some of these recordings may only play for 45 second snippet to give the user a taste of what this music sounded like back in the day, if you are interested in full access considering applying for Research Station Access<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em> Access to Research Station is limited to educators, students and serious researchers.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Celebrate this Fourth of July by listening and discovering some vintage songs from the early 1900s. Listen to a funny monologue and learn how the Fourth of July was celebrated at the Pun’kin Center back in 1915 or learn more about the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson and other Americana. 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