History Highway: 4th of July Special

Have you ever wondered why the 4th of July is a holiday? Why is Independence Day meant to be more than just a backyard cookout and few fireworks? Rick Revel takes you on a fun romp back into history and gives you a quick lesson on the Declaration of Independence and more. A clip of Johnny Cash even makes its way into this unique video. Included also in this episode is Ricks hit music video, "These Colors Don't Run", which has had over ten thousand listeners on Spotify in 2021.
Some Bicentennial news clips were supplied by ABC News and the National Archives. The Johnny Cash clip provided by Avon Productions, J.M. Korn & Son.
Music selection "British Grenadiers" is Public Domain and performed by the US Army Military Band.
Two selections, "Yankee Doodle" and "Independence Day" are licensed by this video's producer through SmartSound, Sonicfire Pro. www.smartsound.com/music