Celebrating Independence Day With Parades, Fireworks and Water Balloon Fights

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Rugged Old Flag was written and sung by Johnny Cash

VOANews: Celebrating Independence Day With Parades, Fireworks and Water Balloon Fights

Another good special from AMERICAN MOSAIC, VOA’s radio magazine in Special English. I especially enjoyed Johnny Cash' song, Rugged Old Flag. Also, a question from China about General Douglas MacArthur. download MP3

VOANews: Americans Mark July 4 Independence Day Holiday

Independence Day holiday marks the occasion in 1776 when US colonies declared independence from Britain

VOANews: Clinton Calls for Reflection on US Ideals During July 4 Independence Day Holiday

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is urging people to reflect on the ideals of the founding fathers of the United States this Independence Day as nearly 4,000 people prepare to become U.S. citizens.

VOANews: Smithsonian Folklife Festival Celebrates Cultural Traditions

More than a million people are coming to Washington for Independence Day festivities and for annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival