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How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth

People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

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What is the Fourth of July? Why the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4

Known now as a day of patriotism and enjoying time off from work, the Fourth of July began the journey to becoming a quintessential American holiday in 1776, when the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.

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Are the United States stock markets open on the Fourth of July?

Today is Independence Day, and like most federal holidays, services and stores may be closed or open for different hours. This includes the stock markets.

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What is America250? Fourth of July 2026 will have big plans. Here’s what we know

Here's what we know about America250, the catchy name for next year's Independence Day milestone, and who's behind the planning for it.

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It’s America’s 249th birthday. Here’s what’s planned for this year and next

It's the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the countdown to the country's 250th anniversary begins, marked with yearlong and nationwide celebrations.

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Fourth of July 2026 includes big plans for America’s 250th. How Ohio, NKY are involved

The United States will start celebrating America's 250th birthday well before July 4, 2026. Here's how Ohio and Kentucky are involved.

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Anti-Trump Protests Erupt Across United States on Fourth of July: See the Most Dramatic Photos

The country's 249th anniversary was marked by nationwide demonstrations, just weeks after massive "No Kings" protests overshadowed Trump's birthday military parade ...

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Demonstrators line Eugene's streets for 'No Kings since 1776' protest on Fourth of July

At least 500 demonstrators lined the streets outside the federal courthouse in Eugene on July 4 for a "No Kings since 1776" ...

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The USS Constitution’s 4th of July turnaround at Castle Island, 21-gun salute: Photos

Crowds flocked to Castle Island to check out Old Ironsides and its annual Fourth of July turnaround in Boston Harbor, along ...

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List of Cities Canceling 4th of July Events Expands: What to Know

Displays in Lodi Lake, El Dorado, Chico, Cloverdale, and St Helena have all been canceled following an explosion at the ...

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When Did Fireworks Become a Fourth of July Tradition?

The Fourth of July has been celebrated across the nation since 1776. But when — and how — did Americans across the country ...

President Trump Makes Special Fourth of July Announcement

President Trump has made a special Fourth of July announcement. The President of the United States, unsurprisingly, loves the ...

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Melania Trump Copies Husband's Signature Dance in 4th of July Celebration

First lady Melania Trump appeared to mimic her husband's iconic 'Trump dance' on the White House balcony on Friday evening from which the couple watched an Independence Day fireworks display over the ...

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