On July 4th Americans celebrated life and liberty
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Jul 04, 2018, 20:45 IST | Updated: Jul 04, 2018, 20:45 IST
Independence Day festivities held in Washington featured a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra on the lawn of the Capitol, where "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett, The Temptations, The Beach Boys and Luke Combs performed
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Americans celebrated their nation's 242nd anniversary of independence on Wednesday, with concerts, parades and a voracious display of hot dog-eating prowess in New York, as many cities and towns held fireworks displays after sundown.
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At the White House, President Donald Trump hosted a picnic for military families on the South Lawn during the afternoon, a few hours before fireworks lit up the National Mall.
Independence Day festivities held in Washington featured a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra on the lawn of the Capitol, where "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett, The Temptations, The Beach Boys and Luke Combs performed.
Independence Day festivities held in Washington featured a concert by the National Symphony Orchestra on the lawn of the Capitol, where "Margaritaville" singer Jimmy Buffett, The Temptations, The Beach Boys and Luke Combs performed.
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The Fourth of July holiday marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by congressional delegates in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776.
The document declared the young nation's independence from Great Britain and advanced the principle "that all men are created equal," and had "certain unalienable rights" including "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
The document declared the young nation's independence from Great Britain and advanced the principle "that all men are created equal," and had "certain unalienable rights" including "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."
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On a day that features countless patriotic parades nationally, the pro-gun control group Moms Demand Action held several marches around the country, including one in Webster Groves, Missouri, where Democratic Senator Claire McCaskill joined them."It was hot! But wonderful," McCaskill said on Twitter.
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New York put on an evening fireworks display that ranks as the country's largest, according to Macy's, the retailer that sponsors the annual event.
More than 3 million spectators and 12 million television viewers watched 75,000 shells illuminate the night sky over the East River to the music of singer Kelly Clarkson.
More than 3 million spectators and 12 million television viewers watched 75,000 shells illuminate the night sky over the East River to the music of singer Kelly Clarkson.
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Bostonians celebrated with the Boston Pops along the Charles River, joined by pop vocalist Rachel Platten.
Because of wildfires in southeastern Colorado and drought in the Denver area, most area communities cancelled public displays of fireworks, officials said.
Los Angeles held fireworks, as well as a concert and other celebrations at the Hollywood Bowl. Up the coast, San Franciscans watched fireworks on the bay near the Golden Gate Bridge
Because of wildfires in southeastern Colorado and drought in the Denver area, most area communities cancelled public displays of fireworks, officials said.
Los Angeles held fireworks, as well as a concert and other celebrations at the Hollywood Bowl. Up the coast, San Franciscans watched fireworks on the bay near the Golden Gate Bridge
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In recent years, law enforcement agencies have been on the alert for suspicious activity during the holiday celebrations.
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