Photos That Celebrate America's Independence
What do you picture when you say 'Fourth of July?'
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Say the words "Independence Day" and images of fireworks, parades and picnics automatically spring to mind.
This slideshow has a few images that draw on different notions of patriotism and liberty. Perfect for this 4th of July.
America, the Beautiful
Enjoying our country's natural beauty in its 59 national parks.
Land of Liberty
In 2016, over 750,000 people gained U.S. citizenship.
Liberty and Justice for All
Congress formally adopted the Pledge of Allegiance in 1942.
Independence Day
Bristol, R.I., holds the title for having the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the U.S. — held annually since 1785.
As American As Baseball and Apple Pie
Baseball has been a part of the U.S. since at least 1792, when a Massachusetts town regulated how closely it could be played to its meeting hall.
Civic Participation
Being involved in community life.
Get Out and Vote
Being part of the process of democracy.
What Price, Freedom?
Valuing freedom means remembering its price.