Fourth of July fireworks light up a diverse nation
The nation celebrated its 208th birthday with parades, beaches, and fireworks from sea to sea. Beach Boys performances and a statue torch removal dominated headlines as millions gathered in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and across California, New York, and Michigan amid weather and safety incidents.
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America
Philadelphia
Fairmont Park
California
Los Angeles County
Ira Garber
Saugus
Calif
Small Town July Fourth Brings Shared Pride to Stephenville
In Stephenville Texas a 15 000 population town celebrates Independence Day with home grown talent and community events. A former mayor and district judge, Don Jones, notes this Fourth is more than a carnival it unites the town as one.
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Stephenville
Texas
America
Boston
Washington
New York
Don Jones
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Midweek Fourth of July Celebrations Across South Carolina
Myrtle Beach hosted parades and a nearly full hotel market with 350000 visitors, while Pawleys Island’s patriotic parade showcased decorated vehicles and costumes. Lexington County Peach Festival drew about 30000 as politicians visited, and Columbia malls faced sun but steady bargain crowds.
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Atlantic
Jesse Jackson
Greenville
Myrtle Beach
R.I. Henegar
Ashley Ward
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Gilbert High School
Lexington
Stone
Strom Thurmond
Floyd Spence
Ken Mosely Spence
Les Tindal
Columbia
Belk
Charles Merrill
Merrill
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