Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
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The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
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