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Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

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Some Americans Celebrate July 4 in Statue of Liberty's Crown

Some Americans Celebrate July 4 in Statue of Liberty's CrownSunday, July 05, 2009Print APStatue of LibertyNEW YORK —  The first visitors allowed into the Statue of Liberty's crown in nearly eight years began the arduous climb Saturday on an Independence Day journey laden with symbolism of freedom and national pride.

"I feel like I was just born today," said Andrea Balfour, 38, as she prepared to ascend the 354 steps with her daughter, Mona. Mona won an essay contest to get to go up to crown Saturday — her 13th birthday.The visit was the Staten Island pair's "biggest dream," Balfour said.Click here for photos.Click here to see a video report by FOX News' Shepard Smith.TOPIC: July 4th — Latest FOXNews.com StoriesThe statue was closed to the public after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The base, pedestal and outdoor observation deck were reopened in 2004, but the crown remained off-limits.The National Park Service says the crown remained closed since Sept. 11 because the narrow, double-helix ...

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  4. Police strike in Rio, raising fears for Carnival

    RIO DE JANEIRO -- The streets of this Olympic city were calm Friday, just hours after police officers went on strike and a week before glittering Carnival celebratio...

  5. July 4 fireworks banned for fear of wildfires

    From Arizona to Florida, there will be fewer oohs and aahs at the rockets' red glare this Fourth of July: Many cities and counties across the nation's drought-strick...

  6. Slow wine: eco-gastronomy creeps to the fermented grape

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  7. 'Pizzas 4 Patriots'

    Group delivers 'slice of home' to troops overseas

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  9. 4th of July Celebration Goes Horribly Wrong

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  10. Statue of Liberty to Close for Yearlong Repairs

    NEW YORK -- The Statue of Liberty will close for a year at the end of October as it undergoes a $27.25 million renovation that will make the interior safer and more ...

  11. Statue of Liberty to Close for Yearlong Repairs

    The Statue of Liberty will close for a year at the end of October as it undergoes a $27.25 million renovation that will make the interior safer and more accessible, ...

  12. Grapevine: GOP's July 4th Advantage

     

  1. Across America

    Statue of Liberty's crown reopening in N.Y.; lightning strikes thrice in Seattle

  2. Statue of Liberty's Crown Opens July 4 for First Time Since Sept. 11 Attacks

    Statue of Liberty's Crown Opens July 4 for First Time Since Sept. 11 AttacksFriday, July 03, 2009Print APStatue of LibertyNEW YORK —  It's crowded. It's hot. You hav...

  3. America's Best Fourth of July Fireworks Displays

    Perhaps the only thing more American than fireworks on the Fourth of July is democratically soliciting nominations for who has the best fireworks on the Fourth of Ju...

  4. How To Make a Statue Of Liberty Crown For the 4th Of July

    Follow these steps to make a statue of liberty crown to wear on the 4th of July .

  5. Worldwide 4th of July

    A look at how Independence Day is celebrated around the globe

  6. Our Iraq vets deserve a parade in New York, too

    Tuesday, in the Canyon of Heroes, the Giants retook their rightful spot as champions. They’re not the only champions of New York, though — and I’m not talking about ...

  7. Big 4th of July Celebrations in Small Towns

    It's the big Fourth of July celebrations that get all the ink. Sure, the fireworks and festivities in Boston, New York, and San Francisco are great, but there is mor...

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