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Independence Day Abroad A Global Fourth of July Tribute
The Fourth of July is celebrated worldwide with local flair. Foreigners welcome Americans with open houses, parades, and fireworks from Shanghai to Manila. In China and Japan the holiday draws official banquets and public ceremonies, while in Europe and Canada open houses and receptions mark the day. Across regions from Norway to Cuba to Chile, countries honor their own independence holidays, yet the American celebration often commands significant attention and participation.
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France
Norway
Tiraeil
Mexico
Uruguay
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Simon Botivar
Venezuela
New Granada
Vera
Helleia
Spain
Bolivar
Watt
Peru
Holivar
Oite
Verevork
Bolivia
China
Shanghai
Pekin
Britannia
America
Peking
Yuan Shih Kai
Legation
B. Williams
United States
Manila
Mollo
Cebu
Albay
Zamboungs
Indiana
Constabulary
Philifer
Boston
Roosevelt
Taft
London
Paris
Herlin
Canada
Mintieh Columbia
Rossland
Alaska