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6. I remember the "Tall Ships" coming to Boston on July 4th

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Sat May 30, 2026, 07:21 PM

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The USS Constitution went out into the Boston Harbor to mee the Parade of ships and lead them to their berths. It was an amazing week long celebration.

The Freedom Trail in Boston opened I think, or my parents brought my sisters and I on the freedom trail walk. The celebration went on and on. There was great pride in our nation and hope for its future.

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