From the Editorial Board: An editorial from July 4, 1873 reflects our struggle with cynicism — and the hope that persists.
Thank you for supporting our journalism. This article is available exclusively for our subscribers, who help fund our work at the Chicago Tribune.Vehicles litter the ramp leading to Lake Shore Drive from the Stevenson Expressway as drivers and their passengers stop to view the spectacular fireworks display coming from Soldier Field on July 4, 1969.
The day we celebrate has arrived, and it is therefore incumbent upon each citizen of Chicago, we presume, to manifest the measure of patriotism which he possesses by such demonstrations in his back-yard of a Star Spangled character as best comport with his dignity and convenience.
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