Macy's Fourth of July fireworks are seen from a Circle Line cruise ship in New York in 2014.
Macy's Fourth of July fireworks are seen from a Circle Line cruise ship in New York in 2014.
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A fife and drum corps entertains the fans before a Detroit Tigers baseball game.
A fife and drum corps entertains the fans before a Detroit Tigers baseball game.
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U.S. Vice President Joe Biden greets a young spectator as he marches in an Independence Day parade in Philadelphia.
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden greets a young spectator as he marches in an Independence Day parade in Philadelphia.
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Capt. Brandon Price of the Virginia National Guard and his daughter Chloe prepare to march in a parade in Leesburg, Virginia.
Capt. Brandon Price of the Virginia National Guard and his daughter Chloe prepare to march in a parade in Leesburg, Virginia.
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Walter Lindsay plays Whitney Houston's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a golf-cart parade in Tyler, Texas.
Walter Lindsay plays Whitney Houston's rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during a golf-cart parade in Tyler, Texas.
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Fireworks illuminate the sky over the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument.
Fireworks illuminate the sky over the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument.
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In close to 100-degree heat, Kashif Browne shields his face with a towel Wednesday, July 2, as he grills chicken in preparation for the White House's July Fourth activities.
In close to 100-degree heat, Kashif Browne shields his face with a towel Wednesday, July 2, as he grills chicken in preparation for the White House's July Fourth activities.
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