Americans gather to celebrate the historic 250th birthday of our nation
From big cities to small towns, Americans gathered together to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Whit Johnson reports on the festivities across the country and the extraordinary images of the day.
July 4, 2026
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Pres. Trump delivers July 4th remarks from the National Mall to mark America's 250th Anniversary
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Chicago celebrates America's 250th anniversary with fireworks
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July 4th fireworks in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary
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View of Washington, DC on July 4th
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View of the Independence Hall in Philadelphia as the United States marks America's 250th
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