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Fireworks explode over Washington 4 Jul, 2008
Sat. 04 Jul 2009 1407 UTC

Americans Celebrate July 4 Holiday

Despite money crunch, many Americans find ways to relax, enjoy holiday with outdoor summertime activities

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Pres. Barack Obama comments on Iraq at the White House in Washington, 30 Jun 2009

Obama Calls on Americans to 'Summon Spirit' of Founding Fathers  Audio Clip Available

President asks Americans to remember  sacrifices, achievements of men who voted for independence 233 years ago

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden talks with soldiers at Camp Victory on the outskirts of Baghdad, Iraq, 04 Jul 2009

Biden Celebrates US Independence Day with Troops in Iraq

Vice president attends ceremony at one of Saddam Hussein's former palaces for more than 200 soldiers from 59 countries who were becoming US citizens

South Koreans walk by North Korean mock Scud-B missile(l) and other South Korean mock missiles at Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul, 04Jul 2009

North Korea Test Fires Short Range Missiles  Audio Clip Available

Scud tests take place as US begins to celebrate its Independence Day holiday

U.S. Marines cross a bridge in the Nawa district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, 04 Jul 2009

New US Offensive in Southern Afghanistan Puts Pakistani Military on Alert  Audio Clip Available

Concern in Pakistan that fleeing Afghan insurgents will cross porous border puts more pressure on army as it wages own campaign to rid country of Islamic extremists

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