Jul 04 Nation Marks July Fourth Amid High Security, Temperatures Despite heavy security and soaring temperatures, hundreds of thousand of spectators were expected to make their way to the National Mall in Washington, DC to mark the 226th anniversary of the country's founding. Continue reading
Jul 03 U.S. Tightens Security Ahead of July Fourth U.S. homeland security officials and agents plan to monitor some 2000 July Fourth celebrations in one of the largest security efforts following the September 11th attacks in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Jul 04 Fourth of July Special: Thomas Jefferson Survives By PBS News Hour On a day meant to celebrate our independence and our diversity, the Online NewsHour is reminded of a fascinating, symbolic coincidence in our history. Continue reading