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America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire

America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
New York Times Sunday 05 July 2026, 09:02 UTC By Campbell Robertson 1 min read
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Fireworks erupt over the National Mall in Washington to cap off the day’s events — and extend into the next.

Fireworks erupt over the National Mall in Washington to cap off the day’s events — and extend into the next.
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