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This week is the country’s 233^rd birthday.  As a former history major, I love America’s rich, passion filled history.  I am planning on celebrating our Independence Day by watching a few movies that highlight America’s historical triumphs. 

When I was a kid my mother and I would watch James Cagney perform as George M. Cohen in Yankee Doodle Dandy every Fourth of July.  We would sit on the couch together and eat popcorn and sing-a-long to the patriotic tunes while we watched the classic black and white movie.  When Cagney would tap dance up the wall, I would try to do the same.  I, of course, fell down every time. 

Any other recommendations for great films about American history?

When not watching movies, I will stop by Best Buy’s one day dale.  We are having a few deals on Friday, July 3, 2009 only.  If you are looking for a good deal on a tv, we have a Dynex 32” LCD for $299.99.  I’m thinking about putting a tv in my basement and this might just work in that room.

And in between all that I will squeeze in sometime to go watch fireworks.  It wouldn’t be the Fourth without them.

Message Edited by Gina-BBY on 07-03-2009 07:41 AM

Message Edited by Gina-BBY on 07-03-2009 07:43 AM

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While I know it's not historically acurrate, I always end watching "The Patriot" at some point around the 4th of July. It's one of those movies that makes you wonder if that's what it was really like during the war that gave us independence.

Then there's also Independence Day. Bill Pullman's monolouge before they go out fighting the ailens has been ranked as one of the top film monolouges of all time (my sister, the film major, informed me of this). And it's always on somewhere during the week before or after the holiday.

So, those are just a couple that I always end up watching. Happy 4th of July! Hope you have fun and be safe!