US celebrates 250 years of independence | BBC News
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The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country, much of which has simmered under an unforgiving heat wave for days. "The American dream is back," US President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a delayed rally on the National Mall in Washington before the reputed largest fireworks display ever in the US lit up the night. The 4 July federal holiday commemorates the 13 US colonies signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to end British rule. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Independence #BBCNews
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