HOPING FOR 250 MORE: For the past few years, I’ve been busy and missed decorating my house for the holidays too many times. But not this time:  I got my flags, banners, bunting and Uncle Sam doll out in time for the 4th of July.  It wasn’t the best job I’ve ever done, but it was pretty good. If I’m around for the 300th (an extremely unlikely proposition), I promise to do much better.  For one thing, my long banners need to be anchored in some way so they don’t blow around and get caught in the awnings.

Over at City Journal, Joshua Katz remembers the Bicentennial and Tall Ships in 1976.