Lead: On the morning of July the Fourth the citizens of both Quincy, Massachusetts and Charlottesville, Virginia awoke to begin their celebration of the nation’s birth. Intro.: A Moment in Time with Dan Roberts. Content: In 1826 the United States was enjoying an exuberant adolescence: Its borders stretched ever westward, its goods were finding worldwide markets; its ambitions were ravenous; its future appeared seamless -- without limit to prosperity and peace. Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [70.40 KB] Share