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President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and Karen Pence and others stand as the US Army Band performs and the US Navy Blue Angels flyover at the end of an Independence Day celebration in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump calls America’s story ‘the greatest political journey’

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and CALVIN WOODWARD and LYNN BERRY - Associated Press

Two Bradley Fighting Vehicles flank the stage being prepared in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Washington, ahead of planned Fourth of July festivities with President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The Latest: Trump asks Americans to ‘stay true to our cause’

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The Founders of America took no small risk to establish a nation based on liberty

By Scott Walker

An Army soldier hops out of a Bradley Fighting Vehicle after moving it into place by the Lincoln Memorial, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Washington, ahead of planned Fourth of July festivities with President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump asks Americans to ‘stay true to our cause’

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and CALVIN WOODWARD and LYNN BERRY - Associated Press

President Trump's Independence Day observance is meant to honor the U.S. military and the traditional spirit of the American people. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: Trump’s grand Fourth of July trumps them all

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

One of two Bradley Fighting Vehicles is parked nearby the Lincoln Memorial for President Donald Trump's 'Salute to America' event honoring service branches on Independence Day, Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in Washington. President Donald Trump is promising military tanks along with &quot;Incredible Flyovers &amp; biggest ever Fireworks!&quot; for the Fourth of July. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Trump vows July 4 ‘show of a lifetime’ as protesters gather

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

In this June 26, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Donald Trump says there will be tanks at his Fourth of July speech

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Fans of the U.S. team wave flags as the players are introduced for a CONCACAF Gold Cup soccer match against Panama in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

America has established itself as a force for good and a beacon of freedom

By Kay Coles James

A woman posing as statue of liberty stands next to the 'Trump Baby' blimp as people gather to demonstrate against the state visit of President Donald Trump in Parliament Square, central London, Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Trump will turn from pageantry to policy Tuesday as he joins British Prime Minister Theresa May for a day of talks likely to highlight fresh uncertainty in the allies' storied relationship. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Code Pink gets ‘Baby Trump’ blimp permit for July 4 address

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

President-elect Donald Trump, left, and his wife Melania Trump arrive to the "Make America Great Again Welcome Concert" at the Lincoln Memorial, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Donald Trump revives idea of big, patriotic ‘Salute to America’ in Washington

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Omaha City Council votes to shorten July 4 fireworks season

Associated Press

Maddie Scaletta, center, waits with friends for the start of rehearsals for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

On July 4, Americans celebrate their union, rue divisions

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The American Experiment Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Finding the meaning of Independence Day

By Randolph J. May

Fireworks face more restrictions in 2nd legal year in Iowa

By SCOTT STEWART - Associated Press

Fireworks explode over Coors Field during an Independence Day celebration after the Colorado Rockies hosted the Cincinnati Reds in a baseball game Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in Denver. The Reds won 8-1. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

US celebrates July Fourth with parades, fireworks, hot dogs

Associated Press

A man watches a fireworks display for Independence Day at Worlds of Fun amusement park Monday, July 3, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Hot dogs, parades, fireworks: US celebrates Fourth of July

By REBECCA GIBIAN - Associated Press

A copy of the Declaration of Independence

Independence Day leadership

By Renee Garfinkel

A massive alien spaceship chases Julius Levinson's boat in "Independence Day: Resurgence," now available on 4K Ultra HD from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

‘Independence Day: Resurgence’ review (4K UHD)

By Joseph Szadkowski - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2016, file photo, an Aedes aegypti mosquito is photographed through a microscope at the Fiocruz institute in Recife, Pernambuco state, Brazil. President Barack Obama’s $1.9 billion emergency request to combat a potential public health crisis from the Zika virus is more than 4 months old, but congressional dysfunction appears likely to scuttle a scaled-back version of the president's request, raising the prospect that Congress may leave on a seven-week vacation next month without addressing Zika. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

Mosquito and summer safety tips

By Dr. Nina Radcliff