Fireworks , the July 4th Independence Day celebrations at the U.S. 煙花, 7月4日美國獨立日慶祝活動

(Grant Hindsley/Associated Press)

. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman)

 (Alex Brandon/Associated Press)

. (John Minchillo/Associated Press)

(Matt Rourke/Associated Press)

 (Smiley N. Pool/Houston Chronicle)

(Frank Franklin II/Associated Press)

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(Angus M. Thuermer Jr./The LaPorte Herald-Argus)

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AP / Frank Franklin II

 AP / John Minchillo

Wednesday, July 4, 2012. AP / Julio Cortez

, July 4, 2012. AP / Julio Cortez

Wednesday, July 4, 2012. AP / Julio Cortez

Washington on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, as seen from Arlington, Va. AP / Alex Brandon

The Birmingham News / Joe Songer

The Birmingham News / Joe Songer

Kansas City, Kan., Tuesday, July 3, 2012. AP / Charlie Riedel

at the University of Florida on Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Gainesville, Fla. The Gainesville Sun / Matt Stamey

AP / Grant Hindsley
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