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US celebrates 227th birthday

Massive firework displays in US cities rounded off America’s July 4 celebrations – the nation’s 227th birthday.

US celebrates 227th birthday

Sat, 05 Jul, 2003 - 11:29

Massive firework displays in US cities rounded off America’s July 4 celebrations – the nation’s 227th birthday.

A new museum for the Constitution in its birthplace was opened, marking the centennial of aviation and welcoming troops returning home from Iraq.

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