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[Today in History @TodayinHistory]

I love this country! Happy Independence Day!

[Reuters @Reuters]

Tall ships and naval vessels from 55 nations sailed into New York Harbor on July 4 as the US marked the 250th anniversary of its independence, with crowds lining the waterfronts to watch the fleet pass the Statue of Liberty https://t.co/7nysjsAsAr

[US Department of the Interior @Interior]

At first glance, it's just a brick building. But inside the walls of Independence Hall, a bold idea took shape. Fifty-six men pledged "our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor," and a new nation was born.

Today, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, we remember the place where the Declaration of Independence was adopted and history changed forever.

Happy Independence Day from where it all started. 🇺🇸

Photo by NPS

[CSPAN @cspan]

George Washington's Mount Vernon marks America's 250th birthday with fireworks display

[Adam Nimoy @adam_nimoy]

For when you're feeling groovy.

This item is an original vintage poster for Star Trek: The Original Series designed by artist Jim Steranko.

#FanArtFriday @iamsteranko

[Nerdist @nerdist]

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 brings us closer to the era of the original Kirk and Spock Enterprise 🖖 https://t.co/2ZQ9enK3Y9

[The Odyssey Movie @odysseymovie]

Weapons ready. Experience Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in two weeks on July 17. Get tickets now: https://t.co/sk8jwTBi7P

[Movie Vine @movievine]

'The Isolate Thief' Western Film Stars Mackenzie Foy, Sean Bean, and Odeya Rush – Trailer and Release Date... https://t.co/9AIkflkWt1

[The Vampire Lestat @AMCsAnneRice]

Give a Frenchman a break. #TheVampireLestat

[House of the Dragon @HouseofDragon]

Reunited amongst the ruins.

[Michael Beschloss @BeschlossDC]

Thomas Jefferson's handwritten draft of our Declaration of Independence (with revisions by John Adams and Benjamin Franklin), 1776:

[CSPAN @cspan]

Philadelphia's drone show illuminated the sky above Independence Hall in celebration of the upcoming America's 250th weekend.

[Spider-Man Movie @SpiderManMovie]

It’s not always easy being Spider-Man.

#SpiderManBrandNewDay is in theatres July 31. Get tickets now. https://t.co/Gm9mNYmuub

[Gary Sinise @GarySinise]

Today I am in Washington DC for the celebration tonight at the US Capitol televised on PBS and tomorrow on CBS for America 250. I have the privilege of narrating content for both events. 
At the moment, I am sitting in my hotel room looking out the window watching our amazing fighter pilots rehearsing their flyover for tomorrow’s 4th of July celebration. I have been on military bases all over the world and seen these jets many times before but experiencing them practicing in the skies over our nation's capital in preparation for our 250th birthday is something quite unique, and special. 

We live in a great country. It’s been wonderful to see how folks from around the world who have traveled here for the World Cup are enjoying so many of the things that we are so used to here. We have so much to be thankful for, not the least of which are the men and women who defend our country and protect our cities. Those whose service and sacrifice must not be taken for granted. Where would we all be if no one wanted to serve? 

Over the course of our 250-year history, many sacrifices have been made. Thousands and thousands of our fellow Americans are buried in 26 military cemeteries in foreign lands with many more here at home. Each day at the Gary Sinise Foundation we work diligently to serve and honor these sacrifices by supporting those on active duty, those who have served, and the families that serve with them and have sacrificed alongside them. 

I have met many over the years and they inspire me each day with their triumphant spirits. America is an evolving idea created by those who chose to fight for independence and freedom against a tyranny. We have inherited that idea, and while there certainly have been many extremely challenging moments in our history, there have been many triumphant ones to celebrate.

In this new video of a song called Triumphant, written by my son Mac Sinise and his pal Oliver Schnee, we include a few triumphant shining moments in celebration of America’s 250th Birthday.

Please enjoy: https://t.co/8p24ILOaSu

[Eyewitness News @ABC7NY]

The iconic Times Square Ball is dropping on a day other than New Year's Eve for the first time in its history. More: https://t.co/OOWY0Kw0Ki

[Breaking911 @Breaking911]

New York Harbor is filled with U.S. and allied warships ahead of America 250 celebrations, with tall ships, the Blue Angels, and NATO vessels all set to take part in the Independence Day festivities.

[Breaking911 @Breaking911]

Fireworks light up the Tokyo skyline as Japan joins in celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence.

[CSPAN @cspan]

America 250: Living Liberty Bell in Philadelphia

[The Vampire Lestat @AMCsAnneRice]

New earworms.

Stream the tunes from episode 4 of #TheVampireLestat now wherever you listen to music.