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    "People trying the Barrel of Fun ride during 4th of July celebrations at Coney Island." July 1942

    <p>"People trying the Barrel of Fun ride during 4th of July celebrations at Coney Island." July 1942</p>

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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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    "NYC Police helicopter hovering over Independence Day crowd at beach at Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. "July 04, 1953

    <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>"NYC Police helicopter hovering over Independence Day crowd at beach at Far Rockaway, Queens, NY. "July 04, 1953</p>
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    Jacob Riis Park on July 04, 1946

    <p>Jacob Riis Park on July 04, 1946</p>

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    <p>Jacob Riis Park on July 04, 1946</p>
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    "Woman trying the Human Pool Table ride during 4th of July celebrations at Coney Island." July 1942

    <p>"Woman trying the Human Pool Table ride during 4th of July celebrations at Coney Island." July 1942</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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    "Heavy 4th of July holiday road traffic near bridge crossing." July 1959

    <p>"Heavy 4th of July holiday road traffic near bridge crossing." July 1959</p>

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    <p>"Heavy 4th of July holiday road traffic near bridge crossing." July 1959</p>
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    "Columns of US soldiers marching in Independence Day parade up Fifth Avenue." July 04, 1942

    <p>"Columns of US soldiers marching in Independence Day parade up Fifth Avenue." July 04, 1942</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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    4th of July at Coney Island. July 04, 1949

    <p>4th of July at Coney Island. July 04, 1949</p>

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    <p>4th of July at Coney Island. July 04, 1949</p>
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