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US: America 250 Celebrations Feature Massive Military Air Show Over DC

A massive military flyover, including the new Air Force One, took place as part of the more than nine-hour air show over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, July 4, marking America's 250th Independence Day celebrations. The event preceded a speech by President Trump and what was billed as the largest fireworks display in U.S. history.

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U.S. marks 250 yrs of independence

People watch fireworks in Washington in the small hours of July 5, 2026, a day after the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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U.S. marks 250 yrs of independence

Fireworks are set off in Washington in the small hours of July 5, 2026, a day after the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Japan: America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration Held in Tokyo

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo hosted a celebration in Odaiba on Thursday, July 3, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Tokyo Tower and the Rainbow Bridge were illuminated in red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag, while fireworks lit up the night sky and a drone show displayed the faces of Prime Minister Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Hundreds gather on a grassy hill around the Netherlands Carillon and nearby Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., to mark U.S. Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025. The site overlooks Washington, D.C., offering panoramic views of the National Mall fireworks. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Hundreds gather on a grassy hill around the Netherlands Carillon and nearby Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., to mark U.S. Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025. The site overlooks Washington, D.C., offering panoramic views of the National Mall fireworks. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Hundreds gather on a grassy hill around the Netherlands Carillon and nearby Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., to mark U.S. Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025. The site overlooks Washington, D.C., offering panoramic views of the National Mall fireworks.

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Hundreds gather on a grassy hill around the Netherlands Carillon and nearby Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., to mark U.S. Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025. The site overlooks Washington, D.C., offering panoramic views of the National Mall fireworks. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Hundreds gather on a grassy hill around the Netherlands Carillon and nearby Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., to mark U.S. Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025. The site overlooks Washington, D.C., offering panoramic views of the National Mall fireworks. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, flanked by two F-22 Raptor fighter jets, flies over Washington, D.C., during Independence Day celebrations on July 4, 2025.

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Independence Day Celebration - DC

Fireworks illuminate the skyline above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and U.S. Capitol during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, as seen from Arlington, VA, on July 4, 2025. Photo by Mehmet Eser/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Recognition of the Police and Border Guard Board officials who participated in the search for U.S. military personnel killed in Lithuania. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Recognition of the Police and Border Guard Board officials who participated in the search for U.S. military personnel killed in Lithuania. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Recognition of the Police and Border Guard Board officials who participated in the search for U.S. military personnel killed in Lithuania. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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US EmbassyÂ´s reception

30.06.2025, Tallinn. The U.S. Embassy held a reception to celebrate the country's 249th Independence Day. Foto Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240722) -- BEIJING, July 22, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris watch the Independence Day fireworks display at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 4, 2024. U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday his intention to drop out of the presidential race, after a growing number of Democrats expressed concerns over his viability in the election since a disastrous debate performance late last month. In another post, Biden said he wants to offer his full support and endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris to be the nominee of the Democratic Party this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hu Yousong)

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U.S.- WASHINGTON D.C. - BIDEN - ELECTION

(240721) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris watching the Independence Day fireworks display at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, on July 4, 2024. U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Sunday his intention to drop out of the presidential race. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hu Yousong)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WHITE HOUSE-BIDEN-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- WASHINGTON, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend an event celebrating the Independence Day at the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hu Yousong)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-INDEPENDENCE DAY-CELEBRATION

(240705) -- NEW YORK, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fireworks explode over the Hudson River to celebrate Independence Day in New York, the United States, on July 4, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Rui)

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US: Macy’s Fireworks Light Up NYC Skyline To Celebrate Independence Day 2

Macy’s launched 60,000 firework shells from the Hudson River on Thursday, July 4, lighting up the night skies over New York City to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day.

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US: Macy’s Fireworks Light Up NYC Skyline To Celebrate Independence Day 3

Macy’s launched 60,000 firework shells from the Hudson River on Thursday, July 4, lighting up the night skies over New York City to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day.

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US: Macy’s Fireworks Light Up NYC Skyline To Celebrate Independence Day 4

Macy’s launched 60,000 firework shells from the Hudson River on Thursday, July 4, lighting up the night skies over New York City to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day.

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US: Macy’s Fireworks Light Up NYC Skyline To Celebrate Independence Day

Macy’s launched 60,000 firework shells from the Hudson River on Thursday, July 4, lighting up the night skies over New York City to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day.

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U.S. Embassy Celebrates Independence Day

03.07.2024, Tallinn. U.S. Embassy in Tallinn celebrated the 248th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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U.S. Embassy Celebrates Independence Day

03.07.2024, Tallinn. U.S. Embassy in Tallinn celebrated the 248th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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U.S. Embassy Celebrates Independence Day

03.07.2024, Tallinn. U.S. Embassy in Tallinn celebrated the 248th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees