Born on the 4th of July

Article Abstract:

Cissie Newark was born on the 4th of July and it was proudly celebrated with all-American fare for years. In her old age, she found out that her birth certificate declared she was born August 16. But that was in England. In the New World her birthday was 4th of July and 4th of July it remained for the rest of her life

Author: Gold, Victor
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1996
Social aspects, Personal narratives, Mothers and sons, Mother-son relations, Citizenship, Birthdays

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Pull the plug

Article Abstract:

Some humorous suggestions for coping with the cost and seeming unwieldiness of government bureaucracy are presented. Among these are cutting the staffs of politicians and legislators, and limiting the use of photocopiers and fax machines.

Author: Gold, Victor
Publisher: Washington Magazine Inc.
Publication Name: Washingtonian
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0043-0897
Year: 1995
Management, Bureaucracy

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