The Declaration of Independence as drafted by Thomas Jefferson was taken up and passed on the evening of the 4th. The Fourth of July thus became the national birthday and has seen been celebrated as our national holiday. The colonist now had a goal; they knew what they were fighting for. The old Liberty Bell, as it came to be called, rang out the glad news to the city. Postriders were sent in all directions to carry the tidings. The Declaration was read from pulpits and platforms and to the soldiers in the army. It was welcomed everywhere with shouts and processions, bonfires and illuminations, with the firing of guns and ringing of bells.
The first United States Flag (adopted by Congress, June 14, 1777) having the stars and stripes was said to have been hoisted by our army at Fort Stanwix (near Rome) New York, during Burgoyne's campaign in 1777. Paul Jones appears to have first raised this flag at sea. The flag raised by Washington at Cambridge when he took command of the army was the English flag with thirteen red and white stripes added. The stars and stripes on Washington's coat of arms may have suggested the flag. The story of Betsy Ross's part in making the flag, here pictured, is familiar to every school boy and girl.
Congress appointed Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston a committee to draught a declaration of independence. While there seems to be no record that this committee ever met in formal session the artist who made this picture depicts Jefferson presenting his draft of the declaration for the consideration of the other members.
Row #1 reading left to right: Terry Baker on cover of Sports Illustrated and Villanova's Billy Joe's nullified touchdown run (in 6 frames). Row #2 reading left to right: Ed McMahon presenting the Strawbridge & Clothier Outstanding Back Trophy to Billy Joe; Victory cake; Dan Gay, Executive Director of the Delaware Valley Hospital Council helping Sandi Stefaniw put up poster; Al Alberts entertaining at Victory Party; and Mickey Shaughnessy entertaining at Victory Party. Row #3 reading left to right: Dan Gay, Dennis McGee, member of the Delaware Valley Hospital Council, Liberty Bowl President Bud Dudley and Mayor James H.J. Tate of Philadelphia; Dr. James H. Jensen, President of Oregon State, Governor David L. Lawrence of Pennsylvania, and The Reverend John A. Klekotka, President of Villanova surrounding Liberty Bowl trophies; and William Owen, Zone Manager of Oldsmobile showing Governor Lawrence and Bud Dudley the Oldsmobile Outstanding Lineman Trophy. Row #4 reading left to right: Sandi Stefaniw, Miss Liberty Bowl Queen; Terry Baker's 99-yard run (in 5 frames); and Terry Baker.
Population in 1920, 1,823,779. (Estimate, 1925, 1,979,364). Philadelphia was founded by the famous Quaker, William Penn. The name "Pennsylvania" means Penn's woods, and "Philadelphia" means brotherly love. Here is the famous Independence Hall, where one may see the old bell that first rang out the good news that the Declaration of Independence had been signed. The city is located on the Delaware River and is one of the largest and best seaports of the United States. Before the opening of the Erie Canal it was the first city of the country. It now ranks third in size. Iron and coal are not far away, and Philadelphia has become an industrial center. More locomotives are made here than in any other city. The chief exports come from the great natural resources of Pennsylvania. The wheat and flour shipped from Philadelphia come by rail from the fertile fields of the interior of the continent.