Bronx, New York – Two hundred and forty-one years ago, the 13 original states of the colonies belonging to Great Britain, declared their independence from British rule on July 4, 1776, calling themselves the United States of America.

Today as the United States (currently 50+ states), President Trump welcomed members of the military to the White House for fireworks displays.

Ordinary citizens around the area I live, staged numeroys mini public fireworks displays — not in their backyards as is the norm, but on the streets. Continue reading America celebrates 241 years of independence; citizens stage mini public fireworks displays on streets →