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Independence Day in the US -- in pictures

June 29, 2022 at 7:47 pm EDT
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Fireworks on the boardwalk at New York's historic Coney Island. Photo: Bob Jagendorf
Face-painting is often a US holiday tradition. Photo: US National Archives
The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities, this time in 2019 in Washington DC. Nara Photo by Jeffrey Reed.
Washington Nationals Racing Presidents stop at the National Archives to shoot a new fourth-inning race introduction video, where they were met by US Archivist David Ferriero.
Visitors read the US Constitution on display at the National Archives in Washington.
The skyrockets' red glare lights up the Washington Monument. Photo: Joseph Gruber
The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities on July 4, 2019, in Washington DC. NARA Photo by Jeffrey Reed.
A man and his patriotic dog show their civic pride. Photo Faith Goble
Role players recreate a scene from 1776 for an audience outside Washington's National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
Disneyland's Space Mountain and an epic fireworks display. Photo: Don Sullivan
The National Archives celebrates Independence Day with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities on July 4, 2019 in Washington DC. NARA Photo by Ted Chaffman.
Costumed role players participate in Washington's Independence Day tradition. Photo: US National Archives
Independence Day in the US is celebrated from coast to coast. Photo: US Army
Flag-bearing Fourth of July revellers rumble through the streets of middle America. Photo: Ken Mattison
Macy's department store hosts one of the nation's largest displays of fireworks on New York's East River. Photo: Dan Nguyen
A four-legged American shows its colours. Photo: Randy Robertson
Parades throughout the streets of America are a Fourth of July tradition and give classic car owners a chance to strut their stuff. Photo: Robert Couse-Baker
Residents of Berkeley, California, enjoy an evening of pyrotechnics. Photo: Daniel Parks
A giant bald eagle balloon makes its way through Washington and past the National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
The National Archives hosts an annual Independence Day celebration with musical performances, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence, and history-related family activities. Photo: US National Archives
An air dancer by the National Archives on the Fourth of July in Washington. Photo: US National Archives
The National Mall, with Washington monuments and the US Capitol in the background, forms a beautiful and patriotic backdrop to America's Independence Day celebrations. Photo: Carol Highsmith

Fireworks on the boardwalk at New York's historic Coney Island. Photo: Bob Jagendorf

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