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Celebrations across United States mark 250th founding anniversary
By Xinhua Published: Jul 07, 2026 11:39 AM
Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Fireworks explode over the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States in Washington, D.C., the United States, July 5, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)


A firefighter sprays water from a truck to help people cool off as they wait for a flyover and a fireworks show to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States at a park in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 4, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

A firefighter sprays water from a truck to help people cool off as they wait for a flyover and a fireworks show to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States at a park in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 4, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)



This photo taken on June 27, 2026 shows a Ferris wheel at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Photo: Xinhua)

This photo taken on June 27, 2026 shows a Ferris wheel at the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., the United States. (Photo: Xinhua)



People wait for a flyover and a fireworks show to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States at a park in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 4, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

People wait for a flyover and a fireworks show to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States at a park in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on July 4, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)