Thousands of people gathered in the US capital to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday on a day marked by extreme weather conditions, delays and a large display of fireworks. The celebration, which included a flyover, a concert and a speech by US President Donald Trump, was delayed by a storm that forced the evacuation of
Thousands of people gathered in the US capital to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday on a day marked by extreme weather conditions, delays and a large display of fireworks.
The celebration, which included a flyover, a concert and a speech by US President Donald Trump, was delayed by a storm that forced the evacuation of the National Mall in the early afternoon.
The night ended with the skies illuminated by the largest fireworks display ever seen in the US.
The July 4 federal holiday commemorates the 13 American colonies that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to end British rule.
BBC correspondent Richard Preston attended the celebrations.
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