In Photos: Trump’s Independence Day in Washington DC
Donald Trump is overseeing Fourth of July celebrations with a speech about patriotism and a show of military might that critics say is politicizing an important holiday and wasting taxpayers’ money. The president has dismissed concerns about the event in front of the Lincoln Memorial that is featuring fireworks, a flyover by Air Force One and a display of tanks.
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Fireworks explode over the National Mall
Photograph: José Luis Magaña/AP
Donald Trump speaks during the “Salute to America” behind what appears to be bullet proof glass
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Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly past during the Salute to America
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A fireworks display follows the Salute to America ceremony in front of the Lincoln Memorial
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People reacts as a US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber and two F-22 fighter jets fly overhead
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Crowds are massed around the Reflecting Pool as Donald Trump speaks
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Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for the Salute to America
Photograph: Carlos BarrĂa/Reuters
People gather along the reflecting pool in the rain
Photograph: Tom Brenner/Reuters
The Bradley Fighting Vehicle surrounded by audience members
Photograph: Alex Brandon/AP
Donald Trump gestures as he leaves
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Demonstrators burn a national flag in front of the White House
Photograph: Eric Thayer/Reuters
A marching band performs under rain
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Wow! What a great celebration and what a great president! God has blessed America.
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