America celebrates the fourth of July

Agencies Published July 5, 2011
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle walk down a flight of stairs while the Marine Band plays during an Independence Day barbeque for members of the military and their families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle walk down a flight of stairs while the Marine Band plays during an Independence Day barbeque for members of the military and their families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.
US President Barack Obama (C) greets a U.S. servicemen at an Independence Day barbeque for members of the military and their families.
US President Barack Obama (C) greets a U.S. servicemen at an Independence Day barbeque for members of the military and their families.
Lyle Luloff, 93, sits atop his tractor during the Independence Day Parade in Independence, Iowa.
Lyle Luloff, 93, sits atop his tractor during the Independence Day Parade in Independence, Iowa.
People set off fireworks on July 4, 2011 as the US celebrates Independence Day in Washington.
People set off fireworks on July 4, 2011 as the US celebrates Independence Day in Washington.
Dyllan Kimberlin (C), 4, plays with sparklers as he and his family wait to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa.
Dyllan Kimberlin (C), 4, plays with sparklers as he and his family wait to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa.
People gather to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa.
People gather to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa.
People gather to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa.
People gather to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa.
People gather to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa
People gather to watch the Independence Day fireworks display in Independence, Iowa
People watch as fireworks are shot over the National Mall in Washington, DC from along the shore of the Potomac River July 4, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia.
People watch as fireworks are shot over the National Mall in Washington, DC from along the shore of the Potomac River July 4, 2011 in Arlington, Virginia.
Fireworks explode over the Hudson River and the skyline of New York during the Macy's Independence Day celebration as seen from North Bergen, New Jersey.
Fireworks explode over the Hudson River and the skyline of New York during the Macy's Independence Day celebration as seen from North Bergen, New Jersey.
Police officers view fireworks explode over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Police officers view fireworks explode over the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Fireworks explode over the Philadelphia Museum of Art during an Independence Day celebration.
Fireworks explode over the Philadelphia Museum of Art during an Independence Day celebration.
Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument as the U.S. celebrates its 235th Independence Day in Washington.
Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument as the U.S. celebrates its 235th Independence Day in Washington.
Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument.
Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument.

Americans marked the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with parades, fireworks, barbecues , plus presidential campaigning, a White House birthday and an eating contest. Thousands were showing up near the Washington Monument to eagerly await the annual fireworks show on the National Mall. In New York, where fireworks are banned on city streets, residents were waiting for a massive display over the Hudson River set to music. - Photos by agencies

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