A mind-blowing 850,000 fireworks lit up the sky over Washington, D.C., on July 4 to celebrate the United States’ 250th Independence Day. The colorful 40-minute show ended a day of celebrations that included military airshows and a speech by President Donald Trump. Across the country, many families bought their own fireworks for the holiday. Independence Day commemorates July 4, 1776, when leaders of the 13 original colonies officially declared independence from British rule.
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1. How many fireworks were used?
2. Who gave a speech there?
3. When was independence officially declared?
1. Would you enjoy large firework shows?
2. Is national independence day truly important?
3. Can you celebrate history with family?
A mind-blowing 850,000 fireworks lit up the sky over Washington, D.C., on July 4 to celebrate the United States’ 250th Independence Day. The colorful 40-minute show ended a day of celebrations that included military airshows and a speech by President Donald Trump. Across the country, many families bought their own fireworks for the holiday. Independence Day commemorates July 4, 1776, when leaders of the 13 original colonies officially declared independence from British rule.
