On July 4th in U S Political History
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On July 4th in 1956 Independence National Historical Park formed in Philadelphia.
On July 4th in 1959 A 49-star flag was raised for the first time at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., in honor of Alaska which had become the 49th state in the Union on July 7, 1958.
On July 4th in 1960 The 50-star flag made its debut in Philadelphia. A 50th star was added to the American flag in honor of Hawaii's admission into the Union on August 21, 1959.
On July 4th in 1963 Naturalization ceremonies began to be held annually at Monticello, Virginia.
On July 4th in 1966 President Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act, which went into effect the following year.
On July 4th in 1967 The Freedom of Information Act became official, making government information more readily available. To withhold information, the government must prove its need to be classified.
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