Washington, United States, July 4, 2026 (AFP) - On America's big birthday, mixed emotions over legacy and future

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2026-07-04

Americans celebrated 250 years of independence Saturday with conflicting emotions as pride, hope and patriotism battled with uncertainty and unease over the country's direction. On Washington's grassy National Mall, lined by monuments and museums, thousands sweltered in multiblock lines as temperatures neared 100F (38C). With National Guard troops -- controversially deployed across Washington by President Donald Trump -- imposing crowd control, f......

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