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Hot Dogs, Travel, and Fireworks: Happy Independence Day!

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

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The History of Independence Day

Before the Civil War Independence Day was a day for white people to celebrate by parading around town and getting wasted on cheap food. For the growing anti-slavery movement, July 4th was a shameful day that represented America's hypocrisy. Frederick Douglass expressed this anger better than in a speech he gave on July 4th, 1852.

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