First 4th of July celebration after the Civil War...

Item # 701027

July 04, 1865

NEW YORK TIMES, July 4, 1865

* 1st 4th of July celebration (reconstruction era)

The front page has some nice coverage on the first 4th of July celebration after the Civil War, with: "THE FOURTH OF JULY" "Preparations for Celebrating the Day" "The Military & Civic Procession" "Our Returned Veterans to be Duly Honored" "Whiz, Pop, Screech, Bang!" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.