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A Capitol Fourth - America's Independence Day Celebration
The Concert History of the Fourth Patriotic Reflections Fireworks and Fun

Test Your Knowledge
of the 4th Electronic Postcards Create Your Own Fireworks Photographing Fireworks Image of American Flag

Fireworks & Fun

Test Your Knowledge of the 4th

History Buffs

Which of our Founding Fathers created the blueprint for our Fourth of July celebrations by suggesting that the day be celebrated with "bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other" by succeeding generations of Americans?

George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin

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Sights & Sounds of A Capitol Fourth

Crowd & U.S. Capitol
The U.S. Capitol on July 4th, 2005.
What the Fourth Means to You

Patriotic Notes and Quotes