America's quadricenntenial Independence Day celebrations
The United States is marking the 250th anniversary of its founding with nationwide celebrations. But what should be a moment of unity for the American people is proving to be more divisive then many had hoped. And some anniversary events have been cancelled due to the heat wave over much of the country.
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0:00 US marks 250 years of independence
0:49 Misha Komadovsky, DW Correspondent
4:25 Germany's Gorch Fock among tall ships in New York
4:56 Benjamin Alvarez Gruber, DW Correspondent
5:43 Are the states of America united?
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AI GeneratedThe United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary with nationwide events, including military flyovers and naval parades. However, the festivities are marred by extreme heatwaves causing cancellations and a deep political divide, as some celebrations have shifted from unifying national milestones to partisan campaign-style events.