US Celebrates 250th Independence Day Amid Political Controversy
The United States marked its semiquincentennial with traditional festivities overshadowed by accusations of political misuse of the celebration by former President Donald Trump.
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The United States marked its semiquincentennial with traditional festivities overshadowed by accusations of political misuse of the celebration by former President Donald Trump.
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