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Becoming citizens on America’s birthday

Becoming citizens on America’s birthday

While most of us were content to observe Independence Day with food and fireworks, more than 500 foreign-born residents from more than 80 countries celebrated America’s birthday in a very special and emotional way by becoming American citizens last Sunday in Seattle. Early Sunday afternoon, they stood and raised their right hands and took an oath of citizenship from U.S. Circuit Court Judge Richard Tallman, who officially pronounced them as U.S. citizens. The Fourth of July ceremony was held at…

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Countdown to the Fourth

Countdown to the Fourth

Grays Harbor’s put on quite the shindig during its Fourth of July parade in 1890. Check out the sign on the float that says “Our Infant State Washington,” next to the girl with the crazy hat standing by the flag: Image from the State Library Photograph Collection, Washington State Archives.

Countdown to the Fourth

Countdown to the Fourth

Seattle has always thrown a good Independence Day celebration – this  flashback photo shows the 1888 Fourth of July Parade in Seattle. This is First Avenue from Cherry Street, near Pioneer Square:  Image from the State Library Photograph Collection, Washington State Archives.

Countdown to the Fourth

Countdown to the Fourth

The fireworks and festivities of the Fourth are right around the corner! In honor of Independence Day, this week we are sharing photos from our collections that show how Washington has celebrated July 4 over the years. -Vancouver Parks Parade, 1940s Image from the Washington State Archives.