To the Editor:
For many, July 4th, Independence Day, evokes feelings of patriotism and an appreciation for the greatness of our country and the people in it. This sense of national pride and admiration for everyday Americans is frequently echoed in literature, such as Walt Whitman’s poem “I Hear America Singing,” published in 1860.
In the poem, Whitman identifies and celebrates the various workers of our country who helped to make our growing nation a thriving land.
July 2, 2025
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