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Fourth of July

1900s Patriotic Bathing Beauties Vintage Postcard

Last Modified: June 10, 2018

1900s Patriotic Bathing Beauties Vintage Postcard

At the beach on a beautiful Fourth of July summer day in the early 1900s, these two 1900s patriotic bathing beauties are out on a rock in the ocean, waving the American flag to the regatta sailing behind. This type of card from the early 1900s is not only fun today, but shows that there […]

Filed Under: Funny, Independence Day, Patriotic Tagged With: Fourth of July, Fourth of July postcard, Independence Day postcard, ocean postcard, oceans, old postcards, patriotic postcard, postcard

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History and Meaning of Independence Day

Last Modified: June 16, 2018

What is the origin of America’s Independence Day? Why is Independence Day celebrated on the Fourth of July? What does Independence Day mean to Americans today? The answers to these questions about America’s Birthday are discussed in this article and illustrated with old images and vintage postcards. Sections: Summary of the Origin of Independence Day […]

Filed Under: Independence Day Tagged With: Fourth of July, history, Independence Day history

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The First Fourth of July Vintage Postcard

Last Modified: June 10, 2018

The First Fourth of July Vintage Postcard

This patriotic vintage postcard shows George Washington with the founding fathers hailing the flag of the newly created United States of America. With vibrant colors and printed with the American flag in the background, it is a beautiful and colorful patriotic postcard.

Filed Under: Independence Day, Patriotic Tagged With: american flag, Fourth of July, Fourth of July postcard, George Washington, Independence Day postcard, old postcards, patriotic postcard, postcard, vintage postcards

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Patriotic Soldiers of One American Nation Postcard

Last Modified: June 10, 2018

Vintage Postcard - Patriotic Soldiers of One American Nation

This vintage postcard from the early 1900’s is a tribute to the American soldier. With beautiful colors it shows each solder in uniform from the Revolutionary War to the First World War including a cavalry rider. The postcard has a poem: “On flag, one Land, On Heart, one Hand, One Nation Evermore!” At the turn […]

Filed Under: Memorial Day, Patriotic Tagged With: cavalry, Fourth of July, Fourth of July postcard, Memorial Day, old postcards, patriotic postcard, postcard, vintage postcardsIndependence Day postcard

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Virginia City Parade Vintage Postcard

Last Modified: June 10, 2018

Vintage Postcard of a Parade in Virginia City, Nevada

This great black and white vintage postcard shows a parade down the main street of Virginia City, Nevada circa 1902 – 1907. It is a wonderful glimpse into life in those days in a Western town like Virginia City. At the heart of the gold and silver mining strikes around Virginia City, the town shows […]

Filed Under: Black and White, Frontier Days, Independence Day, Nevada, Patriotic Tagged With: black and white postcard, Fourth of July, Fourth of July postcard, frontier postcards, Independence Day postcard, Memorial Day, Nevada, Nevada postcards, old postcards, postcard, vintage postcards

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The Star Spangled Banner American Flag Postcard

Last Modified: June 10, 2018

Vintage Star Spangled Banner Postcard

This vintage American Flag postcard from the early 1900s is studded with stars and a banner proclaiming “The Star Spangled Banner in Triumph Shall Wave.” Notice that it only has 46 stars representing the 46 States of the Union at the time of the printing of this postcard; New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii were […]

Filed Under: Independence Day, Memorial Day, Patriotic Tagged With: american flag, Fourth of July, Fourth of July postcard, Independence Day postcard, Memorial Day, old postcards, patriotic postcard, postcard, Star Spangled Banner, vintage postcards

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Battle at Bunker Hill Postcard

Last Modified: June 10, 2018

Revolutionary War Painting

The Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed’s Hill) took place on June 17, 1775. This is where the famous order of “Don’t fire ’till you see the whites of their eyes” was supposed to have been given. However, sources disagree on who actually gave this order, if anyone gave it at all. The two officers who […]

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Valley Forge Patriotic Postcard

Last Modified: June 10, 2018

George Washington's March to Valley Forge painted by William B T Trego

This painting of the historic scene of General George Washington taking control of the troops at Valley Forge was made into a vintage patriotic postcard from the painting by William B. T. Trego.

Filed Under: Patriotic Tagged With: Fourth of July, Fourth of July postcard, George Washington, Independence Day postcard, Memorial Day, patriotic postcard, postcard, Revolutionary War, Valley Forge, vintage postcards, William B. T. Trego

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George Washington and Troops Patriotic Postcard

Last Modified: June 1, 2018

This George Washington patriotic postcard is from 1907. The left side of the postcard shows General George Washington taking command of his Army at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. The image on the right shows him saying farewell to his officers at the end of the war. Short History of the Scene When the […]

Filed Under: Patriotic Tagged With: Fourth of July, Fourth of July postcard, George Washington, Independence Day postcard, Memorial Day, old postcards, patriotic postcard, postcard, Raphael Tuck and Sons, Tuck series 124, vintage postcards, Washington's Birthday

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