Biden accelerates Afghan troop withdrawal to end by Aug 31 oann.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from oann.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Crowds in Washington, D.C. celebrated America s 245th birthday with a monumental fireworks display
This year holds special significance as the country slowly returns to a sense of normalcy after nearly a year and a half of lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The fireworks were set off near the Lincoln Memorial just after 9pm with New York City following at 9:25pm
The First Family watched the fireworks on the National Mall from the Truman balcony of the White House
Fireworks from 65,000 shells were launched from five barges in New York City s East River to open-mouthed crowds gathered in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn in the Big Apple s biggest ever display
Biden says US is in better place despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a Fourth of July BBQ event to celebrate Independence Day at the South Lawn of the White House July 4, 2021 in Washington, DC. President Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted about 1,000 guests, including COVID
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WASHINGTON - After nearly six months in office, grappling with a pandemic every step of that way, President Joe Biden was determined to party. Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together, Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
Joe Biden Welcomes America Coming Back Together —But Ideological Chasms Remain msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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