The LuLac Edition #5, 703, July 4th, 2026

 

HOW PRESIDENT FORD SPENT HIS DAY ON JULY 4^th, 1976

President Ford spent July 4, 1976, marking the nation's Bicentennial by traveling over 500 miles across Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and New York to headline key patriotic events.His schedule included the following stops and highlighta.

Washington, D.C.: The day began at St. John's Episcopal Church  with The President and Susan Ford attending special Holy Communion Bicentennial observance services at.

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Ford attended the conclusion of the Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage. While touring the encampment, he climbed aboard a covered wagon from Michigan and signed legislation officially designating Valley Forge as a National Park.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: He delivered a speech in front of Independence Hall and signed the Bicentennial Day Declaration, reaffirming America's commitment to the principles of liberty and justice.

New York Harbor: Joined by First Lady Betty Ford, he boarded the flight deck of the USS Forrestal. In observance of Operation Sail, he rang a ceremonial bell 13 times (one for each of the original states) to initiate the nationwide ringing of Bicentennial bells.

Washington, D.C.: He returned to the White House in the evening, joining Mrs. Ford on the Truman Balcony to watch the national fireworks on the National Mall. 

 

EAGLE SCOUT PATRIOTISM  

 

Community patriotism. Tonight in Exeter Council chambers was packed at 5pm in plus 100 degree heat to hear Eagle Scout candidate Connor Pribula talk  about his scout project. The young Mr. Pribula outlined his effort to place 54 flags in the borough to commemorate Cassidy Graham the 250^TH anniversary of America. Connor a history buff said that this date July 2^nd,  marks the day the Continental Congress formally declared the thirteen American colonies independent from Great Britain by adopting the Lee Resolution.

Exeter Mayor Denise Adams, Father Michael, Drevitch, and Cassidy Graham were part of the program.

Representative Brenda Pugh, Jim Haddock and Alex Ryncavage gave remarks along with Senator Lisa Baker and Congressman Rob Bresnehan. 

Coming from Thursday's Farmer’s Market the lawmaker who is on the Agricultural committee  talked about the April freeze that affected fruits.  We also talked about the great farms in his district.

Connor’s parents are P.J. and Lisa Pribula. P.J.’s dad, Joe a World war  II veteran   was my godfather.  We were very happy to cheer this effort on by Connor to celebrate this holiday.  Connor and his brother Blake are students at Holy Redeemer. Great to see  Bob Snee from Hazleton, Greg Fellerman, Toni Valenti and others who jammed the place on this great day for Exeter and all of us who treasure our heritage we enjoy courtesy of those who came before us.