A Look Back At Independence Days Of The Past
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<p>"People trying the Barrel of Fun ride during 4th of July celebrations at Coney Island." July 1942</p>
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<p>"NYC Police helicopter hovering over Independence Day crowd at beach at Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. "July 04, 1953</p>
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<p>Jacob Riis Park on July 04, 1946</p>
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<p>"Woman trying the Human Pool Table ride during 4th of July celebrations at Coney Island." July 1942</p>
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<p>"Heavy 4th of July holiday road traffic near bridge crossing." July 1959</p>
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<p>"Columns of US soldiers marching in Independence Day parade up Fifth Avenue." July 04, 1942</p>
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<p>4th of July at Coney Island. July 04, 1949</p>
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