| American
Independence Day Celebrations at the Washington Old Hall 4th July 2002 |
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| 2: The Ceremony |
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| An excerpt from the American Declaration of Independence is read by Nick Dolan of the National Trust. |
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| Ceremonial
planting of a Tree in Remembrance of September 11 2001, by students from Washington School and CD Hylton Senior High School, Virginia, USA. |
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| The
Tree in Remembrance of the innocent people who died in the September 11 2001 terrorist attack upon the United States of America. |
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| The
Washington School Band preparing to provide the accompaniment for the American National Anthem. |
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| Everyone
stands to sing the American National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner". |
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| Daniel
Marsden reads from Martin Luther King's "The Dream" ... a nation for all people ... |
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| "American
Pie" is sung by John Dilley, a teacher at Washington School. |
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| "Street
Scene" and "Summertime" were performed by Nicola Hunter and Alyx Bell. |
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| The
excitement is felt as the Raising of the Flag Ceremony begins. |
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| Everyone looks on as the American Flag is raised. |
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| As
everyone applauds, Ian Lane thanks the student representatives for their important and significant contribution to the July 4th 2002 celebrations. |
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| Everyone
joins in singing the chorus of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" |
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| An
address "Hands Across the Atlantic" is given by Rodney Thomas, an American Minister. |
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| An
entertaining medley of American songs is given by students of the Washington Village Primary School. |
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| Ian
Lane brings the 4th July 2002 Celebrations to a close and thanks everyone for attending. |
| Getting Ready |
| Packing Up |
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Photographs Copyright Audrey Fletcher 2002 Site Updated 2010 |