America Celebrates Independence Day
4 Juli 2013
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| A youth on a bicycle joins the Water Street parade along the Apalachicola River during an Independence Day celebration in front of the city's fishing fleet, an ice cream social at Riverfront Park and a fireworks display, July 3, 2013, in Apalachicola, Fla |
VOA News - The United States celebrates Independence Day Thursday.
July 4 marks the 237th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence from British rule.
U.S. citizens traditionally celebrate with parades, picnics, fireworks,
ball games and concerts. Fourth of July decorations feature the colors
of the American flag -- red, white, and blue.
Thursday the Statue of Liberty, a universal symbol of freedom and
democracy, welcomes visitors for the first time since Hurricane Sandy
slammed into New York last year. The 93-meter statue was not damaged in
the storm, but the tiny island it sits on was devastated. Hundreds of
construction workers have been working on the repairs.
Washington holds an annual Fourth of July celebration on The National
Mall. This year, singer/composer Barry Manilow is the headline
entertainer. Fireworks will light up the capital's sky after the
concert.
Drafted by Thomas Jefferson in June 1776, the Declaration of
Independence is America's most cherished symbol of freedom. The
Continental Congress formally approved the document weeks later on July
4.
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Darren Criss rehearses for "A Capitol Fourth" in Washington, July 3, 2012 (W. Workinger/VOA)
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The crowd cheers for Neil Diamond at the rehearsal for "A Capitol Fourth" in Washington, July 3, 2012 (W. Workinger/VOA)
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