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dflprincess

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9. Up my paternal grahdfather's line, I am descended from a man (7th or 8th great-grandfather)

Reply to TomSlick (Original post)

Fri Jul 4, 2025, 11:11 PM

Jul 2025

who received a citation for "answering the call at Lexington on April 19, 1775".

This is the first time I've ever thought he should have just slept in that day

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The only times I can remember not watching the DC July 4 and fireworks on TV is when I was there to see it live. [View all] TomSlick Jul 2025 OP

Not watching it....................... Lovie777 Jul 2025 #1

I took my flag in around 3:00pm. a kennedy Jul 2025 #2

I haven't flown my flag since November. TomSlick Jul 2025 #3

I am watching, as military musicians have a special place in my heart. 3catwoman3 Jul 2025 #4

I can understand that. I watched on weta (PBS DC station) scipan Jul 2025 #5

Thank you! I could have written your post. I agree completely. Stinky The Clown Jul 2025 #6

Today feels like a funeral EnergizedLib Jul 2025 #7

Same here. llmart Jul 2025 #8

Up my paternal grahdfather's line, I am descended from a man (7th or 8th great-grandfather) dflprincess Jul 2025 #9