From the archives: Charles Kuralt on the Fourth of July

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In 1990 the “Sunday Morning” host headlined a CBS special primetime broadcast, “On the Fourth of July with Charles Kuralt,” remembering the many ways in which our nation marks its birthday. Enjoy this excerpt (rebroadcast on “Sunday Morning” July 1, 2007) marking Independence Day celebrations – parades and tubing down lazy rivers, axe throws and greased pig contests – from sea to shining sea.

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