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Happy Birthday USA from the UWS

July 5, 2026 | 8:57 AM
in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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By Gary Martin

Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com

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Neal
Neal
2 hours ago

I always look forward to Gary’s cartoons with relish.

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steve
steve
2 hours ago

Reminds me of the HL Menken line that the best way to eat a hot dog is with a baseball game in front of it.

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Sandy
Sandy
2 hours ago

And Tall Ships!

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Auntie Em
Auntie Em
2 hours ago

The two official “waves” of the Fourth of July!

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Pat Hogan
Pat Hogan
1 hour ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Paula
Paula
1 hour ago

Sauerkraut only please 👋

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