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The Corps began their performance day with an engagement at stately Grace Church.
Although many spectators had not yet arrived, the Corps took great pride in performing for
the visitors to the historic site.
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The Independence Day Parade in Yorktown is always a spectacle to behold. This year the
Corps took special pride in fielding a veritable army of recruits representing the training
class that started in June. As fine looking as they are diligent, these newest members will
soon wear the uniforms of our Junior and Senior Corps musicians.
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In the early afternoon on Independence Day, the Corps convened at the home of Governor
Thomas Nelson, Jr. for a commemorative performance. In addition to being a signer of
the Declaration of Independence, Governor Nelson gave all he had (in money, strength and
will) to muster and maintain the militia forces in Yorktown. Remembered as Yorktown's
favorite son, his efforts were pivotal to the surrender of Cornwallis' forces on October
19th, 1781, effectively ending the American War for Independence.
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Immediately before the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band took the stage, the Corps
took a few minutes to perform our 2007 Field Exhibition for our hometown crowd. This year's
show was developed by our crack Instructional Team:
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Throughout the day, our Corps members and parents took a few minutes to relax and enjoy
the great weather. A special thanks to everyone who helped to plan and operate the
'Hotdog Bonanza' at the Corps headquarters --- thanks to you, all of our members were
well-fed throughout the day...
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And, of course, no Independence Day would be complete without a good shaking of the
fist at King George III. This year the Corps participated in a reading of the
Declaration of Independence at the Nelson House and at the Yorktown Victory
Monument.
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