It was, of course, Independence Day, and parades and celebrations took place in communities across the country, such as this one at Takoma Park, Maryland.
Bauer, who became engaged in college to future television host Ed Sullivan, went on to swim in the 1924 Olympics. The marriage did not take place, however, as she died at age 23 of cancer.
At Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the Marines reenacted the pivotal day of the battle.
The last race at the Tacoma Speedway took place.
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