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Title: Pacific Appeal - July 4, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer reflects on the years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. He includes an excerpt from the Scholar's Manual which provides insight into the drafting of this important document. He notes that African American men fought in 1776 to secure the freedom this document represents, but it's only now that they can truly celebrate their own freedom.
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Title: Pacific Appeal - June 13, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1863 - 188?)
The writer comments on the exchange talking place in California newspapers regarding the question of whether African Americans should be allowed to celebrate the Fourth of July. He includes a list of suggested activities to commemorate the day.
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Title: Pacific Appeal - June 27, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
Within the short period of time since the Emancipation Proclamation, the country has altered its national focus from an attitude of pro-slavery to an extreme anti-slavery stance. This Independence Day, the African American population will celebrate their own freedom along with the rest of the country.
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Title: Pacific Appeal - May 2, 1863
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Pacific Appeal (1862 - 188?)
The writer addresses the question of whether African Americans should celebrate the July 4th holiday since it doesn't really mark their freedom like it does for white Americans. He suggests that from now on the celebration of the emancipation of the British West Indies (usually celebrated on August 1st) be celebrated on July 4th. This way, the Fourth of July could truly be a national holiday giving all Americans a way to celebrate freedom.
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Title: Provincial Freeman - May 17, 1857
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Provincial Freeman (1853 - 1859)
The writer calls upon his readers to celebrate the upcoming birthday of the Queen of England. Remembering this day celebrates the freedom that England grants all who dwell on British soil.
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