West Lawn Story on the Fourth
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Title
West Lawn Story on the Fourth
Description
Since 1979, the National Symphony Orchestra has played a concert, called "A Capitol Fourth," on the west front of the Capitol, facing the National Mall. Fireworks are also launched from near the Washington Monument. This article describes the 1993 concert which included musicians such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rita Moreno, and Johnny Cash. The concert concluded, per tradition, with the Symphony playing marches with the Marine Corps Band.
Creator
Mark Adamo
Source
The Washington Post.
Date
7/5/1993
Coverage
1980-1999
topic
arts & culture
everyday life
work & play