Flags and Fireworks: America Celebrates Independence Day

Americans deploy parades, flags and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July.

Fourth of July Parades, Fireworks and More

The night sky is illuminated by the annual 4th of July Fireworks on the National Mall as viewed from Top of the Town on July 4, 2012 in Arlington, VA. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

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