Fourth of July in the capital draws feelings of hope, anger, freedom
Thousands of people gathered in and around America's capital city on its 249th birthday for bands, barbecues and Beyoncé — lining up hours before showtime for Cowboy Carter merch. Sipping cold drinks and waving tiny American flags, they didn't let hot temperatures deter the Fourth of July celebrations.
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