Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://gographicsoutput.com/video/sLB767W64Cj.html Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter US celebrates 250 years of independence | BBC News [EZZHf8pxE1s] Health Updated on August 11, 2026 EDT — Published on August 11, 2026 EDT The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country, much of which has simmered under an unforgiving heat wave for days. "The American dream is back," US President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a delayed rally on the National Mall in Washington before the reputed largest fireworks display ever in the US lit up the night. The 4 July federal holiday commemorates the 13 US colonies signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to end British rule. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Independence #BBCNews 3z5K7bQdGMv pTXWY4wLW70 PUdUmJykpOJ lR4sHtiv8YA 8g6bo4x4Z6Q VjRrSogi40a
The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country, much of which has simmered under an unforgiving heat wave for days. "The American dream is back," US President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a delayed rally on the National Mall in Washington before the reputed largest fireworks display ever in the US lit up the night. The 4 July federal holiday commemorates the 13 US colonies signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to end British rule. Subscribe to our channel here: For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Independence #BBCNews 3z5K7bQdGMv pTXWY4wLW70 PUdUmJykpOJ lR4sHtiv8YA 8g6bo4x4Z6Q VjRrSogi40a