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Posted on Jul 4, 2024
History of the Fourth of July - Brief History, Early Celebrations & Traditions | HISTORY
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Vicksburg surrendered on the 4th of July. That's why they don't celebrate it.
History of the Fourth of July - Brief History, Early Celebrations & Traditions | HISTORY
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Interesting, I didn't know Vicksburg didn't celebrate the 4th.
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They surrendered to Union Forces on 4th of July during the Civil War.
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