It’s part of our heritage. Fourth of July is called ‘Independence day.’ Being independent is like a patriotic label.
Larry Powell, professor of political communications at the University of Alabama
It’s part of our heritage. Fourth of July is called ‘Independence day.’ Being independent is like a patriotic label.
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