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Fourth of July

A crowd watches an illuminated bandshell decorated with red and blue stars while confetti falls in the air.
It’s ironic that we play the ‘1812 Overture’ at Fourth of July celebrations
Arts, Culture & Media
Studio 360’s Redesign Challenge: the Fourth of July
Arts, Culture & Media
The Apples in stereo’s “Beauty of America”
Arts, Culture & Media
A New National Anthem
Candidates for citizenship in the United States
Justice
The US has come a long way since its first, highly restrictive naturalization law
Fourth of July fireworks over San Diego, 2014
Culture
Why did we start using fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July?