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Philadelphia InquirerSunday, 5 July 2026
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Fervor on the Fourth
America's 250th birthday is celebrated in the city where it all began. Enthusiastic crowds gathered despite the heat.
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A DECLARATION RINGS OUT FROM PHILADELPHIA
After days of locked-door debate at the Pennsylvania State House, independence becomes a reality.
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