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America celebrates its 242nd year of independence with fireworks, parades, music and the pursuit of hot dogs.
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People gather by the beach at Coney Island. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump stand during the National Anthem during a picnic for military families at the White House in Washington. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
A boy throws candies from a vintage car as he rides on Main Street in the annual Fourth of July parade in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Mike Segar
People gather on the beach at Coney Island in New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
Military families wearing "Trump 45" shirts walk after watching an Independence Day fireworks display at the White House. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
People watch fireworks at the National Mall in Washington. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan
Children in costumes march down Main Street during the annual Fourth of July parade in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Mike Segar
The annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Brooklyn, New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
Two children ride on a mini all terrain vehicle down Main Street during the annual Fourth of July parade in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Competitive eater Michelle Lesco competes in the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Brooklyn, New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
People gather on the beach at Coney Island in New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
Edwin Cauale, 10, celebrates Independence Day with his family in Owl's Head park in New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump greet people during a picnic for military families at the White House. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
The words to "God Bless America" are displayed on a teleprompter during fireworks at the White House. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
People watch fireworks at the National Mall in Washington. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan
People gather to watch fireworks at the East River State Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to celebrate Independence Day in New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
Children play in Owl's Head park in New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
A woman uses a fan with the U.S. flag on it before the arrival of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at a picnic for military families at the White House. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
President Donald Trump signs autographs during a picnic for military families at the White House. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
Idalia Lozano and Kiara Hernandez, 2, celebrate Independence Day in Owl's Head park in New York City. REUTERS/Stephen Yang
A man in Captain America costume rides down Main Street during the annual Fourth of July parade in Barnstable Village on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. REUTERS/Mike Segar
A girl wipes her face as she awaits the arrival of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at a picnic for military families at the White House. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
A girl looks at her phone prior to a firework show at the National Mall in Washington. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan