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

Celebrities Reflect Presidential Remarks
Tell Us What the Fourth of July Means to You!
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Patriotic Reflections

WHAT JULY 4TH MEANS TO YOU

We want to hear from you!

What does the Fourth of July mean to you? What do you think makes this day special? What are your annual traditions? How do you celebrate?

Each year your submissions are moving, entertaining and deeply meaningful, and we'd like to share a few of them with you.  You wrote about how you take pride in America's founding ideals, about the importance of celebrating diversity as a way of commemorating our country's independence. You shared your family and community traditions for America's birthday party each year.  And many of you expressed your thoughts about the meaning of defending freedom.

We welcome your comments again this year!  Tell us what you think about one of the submission themes above, or about anything else that has meaning for you on America's birthday, the Fourth of July and – new this year – your comment will be posted below!

Use the space below to let us know your thoughts.