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One Fourth of July Parade This Year, Not Two

In the early 1800s the Massachusetts town of Salem had two Fourth of July parades – one for Federalists, one for Democratic-Republicans.

By NBP Editorial Board
· Updated June 28, 2026 3:23 PM · 3 min read read
One Fourth of July Parade This Year, Not Two

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In the early 1800s the Massachusetts town of Salem had two Fourth of July parades – one for Federalists, one for Democratic-Republicans.

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