Thousands of people gathered in New York on Thursday to watch fireworks celebrating U.S. Independence Day. Millions of Americans took a welcome break for the fourth of July, flocking to parades, fireworks shows and barbecues.
The holiday, which marks the July 4 signing of the Declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776, is a day when Americans traditionally celebrate with proud displays of old-fashioned patriotism.
Across the country, cities are hosting fireworks shows, road races, baseball games and other events.
This year, with the country's drift toward hyper-partisanship and an election battle underway between President Joe Biden and challenger Donald Trump, it was a chance for Americans to come together for a day and forget about their differences.
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