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America’s spirit of democracy and opportunity is celebrated on July 4. One family exemplifies this spirit by crafting one thing used to celebrate America’s birth: fireworks.

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America’s spirit of democracy and opportunity is celebrated on July 4. One family exemplifies this spirit by crafting one thing used to celebrate America’s birth: fireworks.

Article

U.S. Fireworks: A “Booming” Industry of Small Businesses

Photo Gallery

Celebrating U.S. Independence Day

eJournal USA

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Music Across America

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