Fireworks explode over the United States Capitol dome and Washington Monument on Independence Day in Washington July 4, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

Fireworks explode over the United States Capitol dome and Washington Monument on Independence Day in Washington July 4, 2009.

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