Burstein, Andrew.

America's jubilee / Andrew Burstein. - New York : Vingtage Books Editions, 2002, c2001. - xiv, 361 p. : ill., maps., facsm. ; 20 cm.

July 4, 1826 "A generation remembers the revolution after fifty years of indepencence"( cover)

Includes bibliographical references ( p.309-351) and index.

An esteemed friend twice touches hearts--- The enevolently disposed Mr. Wirt send kisses--- Eliza Foster courts a chivalrous spirit--- Mrs. Bascom takes the late Mr, Wallis's profile--- Old cheese goes up for sale in chillicothe--- President J.Q. Adams swims against the current--- Congressman McDuffie proposes an Amendment--- The secretary of state fires twice--- General Jackson Leisurely views the passing scenes--- The people salute their first fifty years--- Adams and Jefferson have the last word.

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Eighteen twenty-six, A.D.


United States--Anniversaries, etc.
United States--Declaration of Independence--Anniversaries, etc.
Mil ochocientos veintiseis
Estados Unidos--Aniversarios, etc.
Estados Unidos--Declaración de Independencia--Aniversarios, etc.

002 E 285 / B972a 2002

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