that we re the heirs of that first revolution. we are the keepers of the flame of liberty. we hold it high for the world to see. we ll safeguard our values. we will keep our children to cherish and adore their country so that they can build its future. we can make the years ahead the best years our nation has ever had. there is new ground to be broken. and new action to be taken. america has always been greatest when we dared to be great. together, we re part of one of the greatest stories ever told. the story of america. the ideals of july 4, 1776, still speak to all humanity. and the revolution declared that day goes on. happy, happy fourth of july, america. to all of you out there, welcome to our big independence day special celebration live here in new york city where it is 80 degrees and very hot and humid. i m here with joey jones, carlie and jimmy. we ve got a jam packed two hours ahead including live performances, special guests, and, of course,
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And enjoying some time off. enjoy the rest of your night. i had my two and a halfup nex hot dogs. up next is an inspiring interviet anw with some of america s bravest heroes in a special we call home of the brave. so stay tuned and check it out. thank you so much for watching tonight. we are so happy you spent happy the 4th of july with us. happy independence day. and happy birthday, america. good evening. i m pete hegseth. and tonight, fox newsand to is celebrating independence day by honoring americans that makek this country great. th who put itd women all on the line for us. there have been countless patriots going all the way back to 1775 on bridges in lexington and concorts goingd. heroes willing to sacrifice themselves for a basic principle that we should live