The United States marks 238 years as a nation as it celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food and music on July 4.
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| Fireworks burst out over the US Capitol and the Washington Monument during Independence Day celebrations in Washington on July 4, 2014. (AFP) |
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| An unidentified woman watches fireworks during Independence Day celebrations in a neighborhood in downtown Washington, DC on July 4, 2014. (AFP) |
