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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, AMERICA!



Before you head off to a Fourth of July barbecue or light up the sparklers, we encourage you to spend a few minutes with some great Americans. These are people who boldly and selflessly serve their country, from marching into war to leading cities for decades or volunteering their time and efforts to make a difference. Let their examples inspire you to look around and find ways to keep the American spirit of serving and helping each other alive and well. Happy Fourth of July!
 
  In Honor of His Country and His Life

As America celebrated Independence Day, Bill Macias' family and friends celebrated him and the many contributions he made to the country he nearly died defending and loved so dearly. Watch as five generations of his family gather to hear him describe his incredible World War II experiences and why he spent his life trying to make things better than he found them. Click here to watch his uniquely American story.
 
This WASP Can Still Sting

Betty Wall was one of a handful of female pilots in World War II. After the war, she thought that part of her life was over. But then she realized she owed it to her friends -- and herself -- to make sure we never forgot about their contributions. Now in her 90s, Betty shares what she learned by being a woman who smashed stereotypes and offers her tips for women still struggling for equality in all walks of life. Click here to watch her story.
 
 
  A Mayor for All Ages

First elected in 1949, Mayor John Land served continuously from 1970 until 2014 when he was finally defeated at the age of 93. On his way to becoming the second-longest serving mayor in U.S. history, he learned a lot about life and serving the country, city and family he loves. As someone who embraced smartphones in his late 80s, he shares why you should NEVER be afraid to embrace change. Click here to watch his story.
 
Making a Difference, One Package at a Time

She tried to enlist in the military after 9/11, but recruiters told the 46-year-old she was too old. So Carolyn Blashek just found a new way to make a difference, launching the largest military support organization in history. Carolyn explains how Operation Gratitude was born by a chance encounter with a soldier about to ship out for another tour of duty and how easy it is for you to help. Click here to learn more about her extraordinary mission to make a difference.
 
 
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GB REWIND: LEE GREENWOOD
FROM THE GROWING BOLDER RADIO SHOW ARCHIVES

If you're heading to a Fourth of July party this weekend, chances are pretty good that one song will be in heavy rotation, Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the U.S.A." Just before the 10th anniversary of 9/11, Lee appeared on the Growing Bolder Radio Show to discuss his iconic song and what he hopes people learn from it. From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee, get ready to stand up and belt out one of the most stirring patriotic songs of the past 50 years.
 
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RLTV GIVES YOU EVEN MORE CHANCES TO GROW BOLDER
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Now you have even more chances to catch Growing Bolder on RLTV, the nation's only cable network dedicated to Generation 50+. Starting Monday, you can catch episodes of Growing Bolder Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to noon and 3 to 4 p.m. and Sundays at 8 a.m. Click below to find RLTV on your cable line-up and to check out the episodes guide.
 
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GROWING BOLDER MAGAZINE


The July/August issue of Growing Bolder Magazine is now available! If you're a subscriber it should be arriving to your home mailbox soon (click here to subscribe). In this month's issue, The Byrds' co-founder Roger McGuinn looks back on his 50-year career and shares the letter he sent his parents just before the band hit No. 1 for the first time. Plus, are your meals nourishing you or killing you? The surprising story of a love affair with food gone wrong.

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