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POLITICSJul 4 · 11:59 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Fireworks, heat and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday

The 250th anniversary of American independence is being marked amid political polarization and a heat wave. President Donald Trump is set to speak at a National Mall event before a large fireworks show, while celebrations in cities like Chicago and New York City are underway. Heat-related closures and cancellations, including the Great American State Fair and Washington's Independence Day parade, have affected East Coast events.

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