IV JULY REDUX

Another Fourth! 231 since the document was executed. 206 since Jefferson and John Adams expired within hours of each other. (The above copy is Washington's personal one from the Library of Congress.)

So, as admonished by those in attendance at Philadelphia that day in 1776, let us celebrate with fireworks by Macy's, Tanqueray and tonics, Nathan's Famous Wieners, Haagen-Daz, the Boston Pops and Bruce Springstein because after all, what is America but diversity and inclusiveness.