President Joe Biden and the first lady host a Fourth of July celebration for military and veteran families, caregivers and survivors, and deliver remarks to celebrate Independence Day at 8 Discover exciting Fourth of July TV specials this year! Watch Macy’s Fireworks on NBC/Peacock, A Capitol Fourth on PBS, the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest on ESPN, and festive shows on CBS. Streamers and networks have lined up several options to watch fireworks, musical performances and more for Independence Day 2025. PBS ‘ annual salute to America — which you can stream above — will air live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol at 8/7c. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star and Dancing With the Stars emcee Alfonso Although not a signatory of the Declaration of Independence, James Monroe, another Founding Father who was elected president, also died on July 4, 1831, making him the third President who died on the anniversary of independence. [17] The only U.S. president to have been born on Independence Day was Calvin Coolidge, who was born on July 4, 1872 A banner showing a picture of President Donald Trump is displayed outside of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) building on June 3, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Reporter The 'Big, Beautiful A Capitol Fourth features well-known musical artists and the greatest fireworks display in the nation. See who’s performing, watch videos and more. Three weeks after the “No Kings” protests on June 14, the Women’s March is hosting “Free America” protests on July Fourth to oppose President Donald Trump. Independence Day: America’s birthday, the most terrifying 24 hours of the year for dogs, and the day that American presidents are most likely to kick the bucket. That’s right. The Fourth of July has the strange distinction of being the day that three presidents died. Cue the carnivals, parades and hot dog eating contests—it’s time to celebrate the 4th of July! Independence Day is a favorite holiday among Americans for many reasons, and these 4th of July "Free America" and "No Kings 2.0" protests on July 4th are happening across the U.S., taking aim at President Donald Trump's administration. On July 4th, Indivisible, the grassroots group behind America celebrates its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. In honor, President Donald Trump launched America250. Here's what we know. 31. Which two presidents died on the same July 4th? Answer: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (both died July 4, 1826) 32. Who was president when the Star-Spangled Banner became the national anthem? Answer: Herbert Hoover. 33. Which president established July 4th as a federal holiday? Answer: Ulysses S. Grant. 34. TV networks and streamers are readying special programming to celebrate Independence Day 2024. We’ve compiled a list of Fourth of July offerings and how to watch. Here’s television channel, streaming service and broadcast information for fireworks shows and Fourth of July celebrations live from Washington DC and New York. The “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular” will air live on NBC and stream on Peacock from 8 p.m. ET to 10 p.m. ET. What to know for July 4 in Boston: Fireworks time, TV channel, streaming info, and more 2025 Fourth of July weekend events. President Joe Biden is set to address military members, veterans, caregivers, and their families Thursday evening. The 44th annual edition of A Capitol Fourth hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro was broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2024. Watch the event in the player above. This year, the 4TH OF JULY SALE. ENDS SUNDAY. LG - 65" Class C4 Series OLED evo 4K UHD Smart webOS TV (2024) User Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1087 Reviews (1,087)
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