A Patriotic 4th of July in Charming Lititz, PA

This July 4th, we were invited by our good friends Lisa & Wes

to join them for their festive luncheon at the popular JoBoy's Brew Pub.

While in town, we strolled around and took in the sights.

This town oozes charm! If quaint shops and eateries are 

your idea of a delightful day, then Lititz is a must-see.

Enjoy my snapshots and then plan a visit there for yourself!

How about a tour of the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery?

Hope to stay at the Alden House B & B some weekend!

The grand fireworks and festivities at Lititz Springs Park

attract lots of attention every year!

Girlfriends are treasures!

Head over to my Series page for links to several more
 posts about Lititz, and Lancaster as well!

Celebrating a "Yankee Doodle Dandy" 4th of July!

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On this 4th of July, I'm recognizing Independence Day

by highlighting the patriotic movie, Yankee Doodle Dandy.

Loosely based on the life of entertainer & composer George M. Cohan, 

it starred James Cagney in the leading role, for which he won an Academy Award.

It was released on Memorial Day,1942, 6 months after 

the bombing of Pearl Harbor, when the US entered World War II.

Instead of selling tickets to the Broadway opener,

they sold War Bonds, raising 5 million dollars.

James Cagney's sister Jeanne played Cohan's sister Josie.

This was the first movie in which a living US President (FDR) was portrayed.

George M. Cohan died of cancer the year the film was released, November 1942.

In 1985, this movie was one of the first to be colorized.

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Among the Cohan songs in the musical score are Harrigan, You're a Grand Old Flag, 

Over There, Give My Regards to Broadway, and of course, Yankee Doodle Boy.

Here's the video of Jimmy Cagney, as George M. Cohan, performing

Yankee Doodle Boy. You'll see Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland as well. 

The Art of … The Statue of Liberty

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by Emma Lazarus

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,

With conquering limbs astride from land to land;

Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand

A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame

Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name

Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand

Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command

The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.

"Keep ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries she

With silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

In celebration of Independence Day this July 4th,

I've gathered a collection of artistic renderings

of our very own Lady Liberty!

May God bless America, my home sweet home!

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BloominLuvly

This one's made from recycled tin!

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Vintage 4th of July Postcards

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"This, then, is the state of the union: free and restless, growing and full of hope.

So it was in the beginning. So it shall always be, while God is willing,

and we are strong enough to keep the faith."

Lyndon B. Johnson

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