Fireworks across the US
Across the United States, Americans celebrated 236 years of independence with backyard barbeques, family gatherings and, of course, fireworks.
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Jersey City, N.J.
Amateur fireworks explode near Riverview Park in Jersey City, N.J., with the New York City skyline as a backdrop, Wednesday, July 4, 2012.
Credit: AP Photo/Julio Cortez
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