The United States celebrated its independence on July 4th, with a national holiday and municipalities setting off fireworks around the country.

Here are the breathtaking shots from New York and Washington D.C..

Macy039s Independence Day celebration
Fireworks explode over the Hudson River and the skyline of New York during the Macy's Independence Day celebration as seen from North Bergen Reuters
Macy039s Independence Day celebration
Fireworks explode over the Hudson River and the skyline of New York during the Macy's Independence Day celebration as seen from North Bergen Reuters
Macy039s Independence Day celebration
Fireworks explode over the Hudson River and the skyline of New York during the Macy's Independence Day celebration as seen from North Bergen Reuters
Washington Monument
Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument as the U.S. celebrates its 235th Independence Day in Washington Reuters
Washington Monument
Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument as the U.S. celebrates its 235th Independence Day in Washington Reuters
Americans united against the British Empire.
As per Britain’s National Army Museum, the war divided families and communities in North America. As such, a clear line of demarcation evolved between British “loyalists” and American “patriots”. In the picture: Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument as the U.S. celebrates its 235th Independence Day in Washington Reuters
Washington Monument
Fireworks light up the sky over the United States Capitol dome and the Washington Monument as the U.S. celebrates its 235th Independence Day in Washington Reuters
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