Well America has turned one year older (She's 234years to be exact!). I was lucky to have great seats along the Hudson River (for all you New Yorkers you know it was moved to the West Side this year). Here are a few of my favorite pictures; they were taken on my iPhone so I apologize for the quality. I'd love to see some of your favorites!
Also check out this link! George Clooney- Firework Disaster!
Happy no one was hurt but equally as happy that paparazzi was nearby to catch the moment!
A Few Fun Facts About The 4th!!!
$209 million
The value of fireworks imported from China in 2009, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($217 million). U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $42.9 million in 2009, with the United Arab Emirates purchasing more than any other country ($14.5 million).
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national animal but was outvoted when John Adams and Thomas Jefferson chose the bald eagle.
Over an estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed today. That's roughly 1 dog for every two people in the U.S.
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