First Televised July Fourth Celebration on the National Mall
Item
Title
First Televised July Fourth Celebration on the National Mall
Description
On July 4, 1947, Washington, DC's Independence Day celebration was televised for the first time. The Mall was the backdrop for the national event attended by nearly 225,000 people. Spectators on the Mall, and many watching on television, enjoyed musical performances by military bands, speeches by elected officials and World War II veterans, and a fireworks display.
Source
Washington Post.
Date
07/04/1947
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Coverage
1920-1949
Type
Cultural Gathering
topic
work & play