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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
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Fireworks on the boardwalk at New York's historic Coney Island. Photo: Bob Jagendorf
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Face-painting is often a US holiday tradition. Photo: US National Archives
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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.
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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.
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Visitors read the US Constitution on display at the National Archives in Washington.
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The skyrockets' red glare lights up the Washington Monument. Photo: Joseph Gruber
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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.
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A man and his patriotic dog show their civic pride. Photo Faith Goble
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Role players recreate a scene from 1776 for an audience outside Washington's National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
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Disneyland's Space Mountain and an epic fireworks display. Photo: Don Sullivan
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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.
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Costumed role players participate in Washington's Independence Day tradition. Photo: US National Archives
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Independence Day in the US is celebrated from coast to coast. Photo: US Army
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Flag-bearing Fourth of July revellers rumble through the streets of middle America. Photo: Ken Mattison
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Macy's department store hosts one of the nation's largest displays of fireworks on New York's East River. Photo: Dan Nguyen
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A four-legged American shows its colours. Photo: Randy Robertson
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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
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Residents of Berkeley, California, enjoy an evening of pyrotechnics. Photo: Daniel Parks
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A giant bald eagle balloon makes its way through Washington and past the National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
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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
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An air dancer by the National Archives on the Fourth of July in Washington. Photo: US National Archives
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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
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Fireworks on the boardwalk at New York's historic Coney Island. Photo: Bob Jagendorf
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Face-painting is often a US holiday tradition. Photo: US National Archives
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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.
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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.
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Visitors read the US Constitution on display at the National Archives in Washington.
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The skyrockets' red glare lights up the Washington Monument. Photo: Joseph Gruber
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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.
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A man and his patriotic dog show their civic pride. Photo Faith Goble
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Role players recreate a scene from 1776 for an audience outside Washington's National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
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Disneyland's Space Mountain and an epic fireworks display. Photo: Don Sullivan
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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.
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Costumed role players participate in Washington's Independence Day tradition. Photo: US National Archives
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Independence Day in the US is celebrated from coast to coast. Photo: US Army
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Flag-bearing Fourth of July revellers rumble through the streets of middle America. Photo: Ken Mattison
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Macy's department store hosts one of the nation's largest displays of fireworks on New York's East River. Photo: Dan Nguyen
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A four-legged American shows its colours. Photo: Randy Robertson
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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
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Residents of Berkeley, California, enjoy an evening of pyrotechnics. Photo: Daniel Parks
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A giant bald eagle balloon makes its way through Washington and past the National Archives. Photo: US National Archives
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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
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An air dancer by the National Archives on the Fourth of July in Washington. Photo: US National Archives
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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
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