West Lawn Story on the Fourth

Title

West Lawn Story on the Fourth

Description

Since 1979, the National Symphony Orchestra has played a concert, called "A Capitol Fourth," on the west front of the Capitol, facing the National Mall. Fireworks are also launched from near the Washington Monument. This article describes the 1993 concert which included musicians such as Mary Chapin Carpenter, Rita Moreno, and Johnny Cash. The concert concluded, per tradition, with the Symphony playing marches with the Marine Corps Band. 

Creator

Mark Adamo

Date

7/5/1993

Source

The Washington Post.

Coverage

1980-1999

Theme

arts & culture

everyday life

work & play