Pence said it was “deeply humbling” to stand on “the hallowed ground” of the National Archives in Washington before the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. ![]() Vice President Mike Pence celebrated Independence Day by welcoming 44 immigrants into “the American family” in a naturalization ceremony in the nation’s capital. As they waited for the show to start, people watched New York Police Department helicopters in a procession along the river.Īround the country, more than two dozen naturalization ceremonies will be held to welcome in the newest Americans in places like the Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia and George Washington’s home in Mount Vernon, Virginia. Highlights from celebrations around the country:įireworks over New York’s East River lit up the Brooklyn Bridge, a display said to be one of the biggest in the country. ![]() NEW YORK (AP) - The national holiday to mark America’s birth as a country has been filled with parades, concerts, competitive eating and, of course, fireworks.īoston, Philadelphia, Washington, New York and other places around the country are holding massive celebrations with big name artists like Jennifer Hudson, Luke Bryan and Carole King.īut Independence Day won’t be free from politics, as President Donald Trump’s plan for a celebration in Washington featuring a display of tanks, fighter jets and a stealth bomber is garnering support from some and protests from others. ![]() Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ![]() This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.
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