It kicks off this Friday when for the 249th time, America the Beautiful, marks as only it can, the anniversary of this Republic’s founding in 1776.

As the centuries and decades tick away, the men and women of these United States stand ready to fire-up their grills as the Fourth of July has come to symbolize along with the various facets of history, hot dogs, hamburgers and an endless tradition of side dishes.

When it came to serving up first-class entertainment with dynamite air personalities and the American music classics, I honestly don’t believe that anyone ever did it better than the incomparable WNEW 11-3-0 in New York!

If you were a fan and/or admirer of that unforgettable New York radio station you no doubt remember your favorite air people whether they be air personalities or the well-versed WNEW News broadcasters. Make no mistake about it, a lot went into the record selections and just as much for the news department in writing those up-to-the-minute ‘casts that brought details on a wide variety of stories from down the street and yes, around the world!

Long ago we were reminded that we should never cry over spilt milk but yet it remains a difficult exercise to recall that “The WNEW Dream” lasted only 58 years and change from 1934 through December 11, 1992. Perhaps on the big screen of life that represented just a few nano seconds. However, for those of us who experienced it as listeners, enthusiasts, and/or station employees it was, indeed, a magical time!!!

Article contributed by Bob Gibson
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The Declaration of Independence declaring the separation of the American colonies from British rule was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, while the vote for independence occurred on July 2.

Declaration of Independence Transcript

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