And of course we're going to be reading the Declaration of Independence.
The French are reading the Declaration of Independence, and picking nits.
While most Long Islanders are frolicking in pools and at picnics this eekend, Joan Konner will be reading the Declaration of Independence -- out loud.
GARRISON -- All-American picnic, with reading of Declaration of Independence, entertainment, foods, hikes and decoration of children's bicycles and tricycles, followed by mini-parade.
The spectators, some carrying flags, some reading the Declaration of Independence in a newspaper, had been watching specks on the horizon for an hour.
And while I like reading the Declaration of Independence on days other than the Fourth of July, let me note that Fox's summer stock re-enactment of its signing was better with the songs of "1776".
One, dated 1902, shows "Foxy Grandpa" reading the Declaration of Independence on the fourth of July and being interrupted by an explosion, while another depicts the Happy Hooligan, a popular idiot, assuming the guise of "Abdullah, the Arab Chief" and coming to grief with a 1,000lb weight dropped on his head.
Tuesday, beginning with cannon fire at noon; followed by reading of Declaration of Independence, continuing military re-enactments, "Punch Van Winkle," puppet show at 1 and 3 p.m., children's games and festive hats workshop and parade with costumed citizens of the manor at 2 p.m. Admission: $8; people 60 and older, $7; children 5 through 17, $4; younger children, free.
The assignments included reading the Declaration of Independence and answering nine questions about it (Who is the audience for the document? What role does the audience play?) and writing his own declaration for his class at the Renaissance School, a public middle school here.
A recording of him reading the Proclamation of Independence was played on radio and TV at 09 00 local time (01 00 GMT).
On October 18, the Mexican chapter of Greenpeace draped black banners reading "Transgenics: End of Independence" over a monument in the nation's capitol.
