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Washington, D.C.

Signers’ Memorial

Engraved in stone here are the signatures of everyone who signed the Declaration of Independence.
Washington, D.C.

Taras Shevchenko Memorial

A small park honors the legendary Ukrainian poet.
Flag atop Independence Monument
Redlands, Colorado

Independence Monument

For over a century, it has been a tradition to raise a flag at the top of this 450-foot sandstone pillar on the 4th of July.
Brother Jonathan celebrates the American centenary by straddling the towers of the main building at the Philadelphia World's Fair of 1876.
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Before America Got Uncle Sam, It Had to Endure Brother Jonathan

Brash, bold, and bigoted, he made for an uneasy national mascot.
Adee Braun July 4, 2019
Congress gets its first gander at the Declaration of Independence in this painting by John Trumbull.
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The German-Language Newspaper That Got the Scoop on American Independence

On July 5, 1776, only the "Pennsylvanischer Staatsbote" reported the big news.
Daniel Crown July 3, 2019
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Los Angeles, California

Korean Bell of Friendship

This symbol of peace is appropriately positioned overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Closeup of the statue.
Lusaka, Zambia

Freedom Statue

Based on a real event, the statue is dedicated to those who fought and died for Zambia's independence.
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Chicken Rice Gelato

The savory, spiced flavor celebrates one of Singapore’s favorite dishes.
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Soup Joumou

The once-forbidden stew now symbolizes Haitian independence.
Treaty of Paris Plaque
Paris, France

Treaty of Paris Plaque

A simple plaque on the facade is the only reminder that the treaty ending the American Revolution was signed inside.
A conkie with sweet raisins.
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Conkies

It's not Bajan Independence Day without banana leaf–wrapped corn cakes.
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The Great U.S.-Canada Lobster Roll War

A very specific arms race (claws race?) goes international.
Cara Giaimo July 4, 2017
A very, very majestic-looking national symbol.
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How to Make Your Dead Eagle a Legal Eagle

It's a crime to possess eagle parts. So what should you do if you find some?
Eric Grundhauser July 3, 2017
Permanently Closed
Liberty Bell Shrine, with a replica of the Liberty Bell, in the basement of Zion's Memorial Church, 1962
Allentown, Pennsylvania

The Liberty Bell Hiding Place

The famous bell was secreted away and hidden in a church in Allentown during the British occupation of Philadelphia.
All the fuss was about Kinney's water
Kinney, Minnesota

Republic of Kinney

This tiny Minnesota city tried to secede from the Union as a last-ditch effort to fix its crumbling water system.
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Inside the World's Deadliest Fireworks Accident

Happy July 4th, y'all.
Jessie Guy-Ryan July 4, 2016
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The Amazing Pop Iconography of Vintage Firework Art

Sarah Laskow July 1, 2015