US 4th of July celebrations LIVE updates: Trump set to make speech ahead of record-breaking fireworks display as America marks 250th anniversary of independence
The United States of America is marking its 250th anniversary with celebrations President Donald Trump has called “the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”. Follow live.
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