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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country
The New York Times
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July 4, 2026
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1 min read
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.
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Claimed: "An image shared to social media in June 2026 accurately depicts sparse crowds at the Great American State Fair, held on Washington, D.C.'s National Mall as part of celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday."
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