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A woman takes video with her iPad at the National Mall. (WTOPMichelle Basch)
A woman takes video with her iPad at the National Mall. (WTOP/Michelle Basch)
Despite the heat, many gathered on the National Mall to see the fireworks above the Washington Monument. (WTOPLaurie Cantillo)
Despite the heat, many gathered on the National Mall to see the fireworks above the Washington Monument. (WTOP/Laurie Cantillo)
The Chesapeake Orchestra and fireworks at National Harbor. (WTOPHillary Howard)
The Chesapeake Orchestra and fireworks at National Harbor. (WTOP/Hillary Howard)
Fireworks light the sky over Washington and the U.S. Capitol, left, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Arlington, Va. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)
Fireworks light the sky over Washington and the U.S. Capitol, left, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial, on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Fireworks light the sky over the U.S. Capitol, left, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, as seen from Arlington, Va. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)
Fireworks light the sky over the U.S. Capitol, left, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, as seen from Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Fireworks light the sky over the U.S. Capitol, left, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, as seen from Arlington, Va. (AP PhotoAlex Brandon)
Fireworks light the sky over the U.S. Capitol, left, Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Wednesday, July 4, 2012, as seen from Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Members of the Native Sons of the Golden West carry a large American flag during the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. The group was founded in 1875 and has preserved many of the landmarks of Californias pioneer days, purchasing and rehabilitating them and then donating them to the State or local governments. (AP PhotoEric Risberg)
Members of the Native Sons of the Golden West carry a large American flag during the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. The group was founded in 1875 and has preserved many of the landmarks of California's pioneer days, purchasing and rehabilitating them and then donating them to the State or local governments. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
A pair of Miniature Schnauzers named Baron and Caesar ride in a wagon pulled by City Council member Herb Weiner during the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. (AP PhotoEric Risberg)
A pair of Miniature Schnauzers named Baron and Caesar ride in a wagon pulled by City Council member Herb Weiner during the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Tony Ure, left, decorates his 1928 Bugatti as Beth Parker, right, looks on before driving it in the annual Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. (AP PhotoEric Risberg)
Tony Ure, left, decorates his 1928 Bugatti as Beth Parker, right, looks on before driving it in the annual Fourth of July parade on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
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Margaret White, 5, waves from her porch as floats and marchers assemble for the start of the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. (AP PhotoEric Risberg)
Margaret White, 5, waves from her porch as floats and marchers assemble for the start of the annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Sausalito, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Rommel, a five-year-old golden retriever, left, is decked out with flags as he meets another golden retriever with a patriotic neck band before a Fourth of July parade in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP PhotoNati Harnik)
Rommel, a five-year-old golden retriever, left, is decked out with flags as he meets another golden retriever with a patriotic neck band before a Fourth of July parade in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano wears red, white and blue novelty glasses during an interview before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP PhotoMark Duncan)
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Vinnie Pestano wears red, white and blue novelty glasses during an interview before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Gordon Severance, from left, Nate Eschbach, Julia Eschbach and John Kenton Thompson, of the Freedom chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, march with the colors during the annual Fourth of July Parade at Market Street Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP PhotoHouston Chronicle, Brett Coomer) MANDATORY CREDIT
Gordon Severance, from left, Nate Eschbach, Julia Eschbach and John Kenton Thompson, of the Freedom chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, march with the colors during the annual Fourth of July Parade at Market Street Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Brett Coomer) MANDATORY CREDIT
Korean War veteran Ducky Drake salutes as he rides in the annual Fourth of July Parade at Market Street Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP PhotoHouston Chronicle, Brett Coomer) MANDATORY CREDIT
Korean War veteran Ducky Drake salutes as he rides in the annual Fourth of July Parade at Market Street Wednesday, July 4, 2012, in The Woodlands, Texas. (AP Photo/Houston Chronicle, Brett Coomer) MANDATORY CREDIT
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Children compete in a sack race at Lincoln Park in Valparaiso, Fla. during a Independence Day celebration, Wednesday July 4, 2012. (AP PhotoNorthwest Florida Daily News, Nick Tomecek)
Children compete in a sack race at Lincoln Park in Valparaiso, Fla. during a Independence Day celebration, Wednesday July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Northwest Florida Daily News, Nick Tomecek)
Wayne Matthew holds a rope as he helps a crew raising a hot air balloon shaped like the U.S. flag at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. In an era when everything from health care policy to immigration divides us more than it unites us, when the Internet allows us to tear apart our fellow Americans virtual throats from the comfort of our keyboards, what does a holiday like Independence Day mean (AP PhotoJulio Cortez)
Wayne Matthew holds a rope as he helps a crew raising a hot air balloon shaped like the U.S. flag at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. In an era when everything from health care policy to immigration divides us more than it unites us, when the Internet allows us to tear apart our fellow Americans' virtual throats from the comfort of our keyboards, what does a holiday like Independence Day mean? (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A United States flag blows in the wind near the Illinois Vietnam Memorial Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Springfield, Ill. In an era when everything from health care policy to immigration divides us more than it unites us, when the Internet allows us to tear apart our fellow Americans virtual throats from the comfort of our keyboards, what does a holiday like Independence Day mean (AP PhotoSeth Perlman)
A United States flag blows in the wind near the Illinois Vietnam Memorial Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Springfield, Ill. In an era when everything from health care policy to immigration divides us more than it unites us, when the Internet allows us to tear apart our fellow Americans' virtual throats from the comfort of our keyboards, what does a holiday like Independence Day mean? (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)
Presidents Jefferson and Adams, and Ben Franklin, read the Declaration of Independence July 4th. (WTOPHank Silverberg)
Presidents Jefferson and Adams, and Ben Franklin, read the Declaration of Independence July 4th. (WTOP/Hank Silverberg)
Two spectators at the National Archives when the Declaration of Independence was read. (WTOPHank Silverberg)
Two spectators at the National Archives when the Declaration of Independence was read. (WTOP/Hank Silverberg)
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The U.S. Army Old Guard performs in front of the National archives where the Declaration of Independence was read. (WTOPSilverberg)
The U.S. Army Old Guard performs in front of the National archives where the Declaration of Independence was read. (WTOP/Silverberg)
Kathy Xenos with Chris Cakes flips hotcakes to customers during the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Childrens Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP PhotoThe Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
Kathy Xenos with Chris Cakes flips hotcakes to customers during the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Children's Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
Marine Cpl. Matt Bowman of Lafayette, Ind., makes a rubbing of a name at the 911 Memorial in New York, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Bowman was visiting the memorial with other wounded veterans as a part of a trip organized by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which is helping to build accessible homes for wounded veterans. (AP PhotoSeth Wenig)
Marine Cpl. Matt Bowman of Lafayette, Ind., makes a rubbing of a name at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Bowman was visiting the memorial with other wounded veterans as a part of a trip organized by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which is helping to build accessible homes for wounded veterans. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Josh Jonker, 5, readies his ride for the parade of bikes, wagons and scooters decorated for the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Childrens Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP PhotoThe Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
Josh Jonker, 5, readies his ride for the parade of bikes, wagons and scooters decorated for the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Children's Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
Brilynn Cole, 3, joins the parade of bikes, wagons and scooters decorated for the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Childrens Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP PhotoThe Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
Brilynn Cole, 3, joins the parade of bikes, wagons and scooters decorated for the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Children's Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
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Seven-month old Ella Harmon is fitted with stars for her eyes for the parade of bikes, wagons and scooters decorated for the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Childrens Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP PhotoThe Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
Seven-month old Ella Harmon is fitted with stars for her eyes for the parade of bikes, wagons and scooters decorated for the annual Riverside Citizens Association 4th of July Pancake Breakfast and Children's Parade in Central Riverside Park in Wichita, Kan., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Mike Hutmacher) MAGS OUT AND TV OUT
Fourth of July fireworks are set off on Lake Winnipesaukee, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Alton Bay, N.H. (AP PhotoJim Cole)
Fourth of July fireworks are set off on Lake Winnipesaukee, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Alton Bay, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
Fourth of July fireworks are set off on Lake Winnipesaukee, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Alton Bay, N.H. (AP PhotoJim Cole)
Fourth of July fireworks are set off on Lake Winnipesaukee, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Alton Bay, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
Fourth of July fireworks are set off on Lake Winnipesaukee, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Alton Bay, N.H. (AP PhotoJim Cole)
Fourth of July fireworks are set off on Lake Winnipesaukee, Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Alton Bay, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
Javier Fernandez, left, and Deanna Wetmore hold a rope as they help a crew flying a hot air balloon draped with the colors of the U.S. flag at Stevens Institute of Technology, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J. The balloon, which is part of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held at the end of of July at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J., flew in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP PhotoJulio Cortez)
Javier Fernandez, left, and Deanna Wetmore hold a rope as they help a crew flying a hot air balloon draped with the colors of the U.S. flag at Stevens Institute of Technology, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J. The balloon, which is part of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held at the end of of July at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J., flew in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Fireworks streak across the sky near the full moon during a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoCharlie Riedel)
Fireworks streak across the sky near the full moon during a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fireworks light up the sky against a full moon during a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan., Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoCharlie Riedel)
Fireworks light up the sky against a full moon during a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan., Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fireworks streak across a full moon during a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoCharlie Riedel)
Fireworks streak across a full moon during a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Cole Danzker Epstein, 7, of Hoboken, does a cartwheel on the athletic field at Stevens Institute of Technology, where a large hot air balloon draped with the colors of the U.S. flag was displayed, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J. The balloon, which is part of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held at the end of of July at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J., flew in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP PhotoJulio Cortez)
Cole Danzker Epstein, 7, of Hoboken, does a cartwheel on the athletic field at Stevens Institute of Technology, where a large hot air balloon draped with the colors of the U.S. flag was displayed, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J. The balloon, which is part of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held at the end of of July at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J., flew in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Spectators wait for a fireworks display to begin at a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoCharlie Riedel)
Spectators wait for a fireworks display to begin at a Fourth of July celebration in Kansas City, Kan. Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, participates in the Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro, N.H., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP PhotoCharles Dharapak)
Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, participates in the Fourth of July Parade in Wolfeboro, N.H., Wednesday, July 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Sophie Katz, 4, of Hoboken, runs on the athletic field at Stevens Institute of Technology, where a large hot air balloon draped with the colors of the U.S. flag was being deflated, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J. The balloon, which is part of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held at the end of of July at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J., flew over the athletic field in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP PhotoJulio Cortez)
Sophie Katz, 4, of Hoboken, runs on the athletic field at Stevens Institute of Technology, where a large hot air balloon draped with the colors of the U.S. flag was being deflated, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Hoboken, N.J. The balloon, which is part of the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning held at the end of of July at Solberg Airport in Readington, N.J., flew over the athletic field in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Boston Pops Orchestra performs during rehearsal for their Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoMichael Dwyer)
The Boston Pops Orchestra performs during rehearsal for their Fourth of July concert at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Banners with the United States flag colors wave as fireworks burst in the air during the Fourth of July Independence Day show at State Fair Meadowlands, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP PhotoJulio Cortez)
Banners with the United States flag colors wave as fireworks burst in the air during the Fourth of July Independence Day show at State Fair Meadowlands, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A United States flag waves next to carnival rides as fireworks burst in the air during the Fourth of July Independence Day show at State Fair Meadowlands, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP PhotoJulio Cortez)
A United States flag waves next to carnival rides as fireworks burst in the air during the Fourth of July Independence Day show at State Fair Meadowlands, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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Jennifer Hudson performs during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoMichael Dwyer)
Jennifer Hudson performs during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Keith Lockhart conducts during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoMichael Dwyer)
Keith Lockhart conducts during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Kaye Tuckerman performs during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoMichael Dwyer)
Kaye Tuckerman performs during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Maryann Rollins, of Bolton, waits for the start of the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoMichael Dwyer)
Maryann Rollins, of Bolton, waits for the start of the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Kaye Tuckerman, center, performs with Jennifer Swiderski, left, and Mary Callanan during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoMichael Dwyer)
Kaye Tuckerman, center, performs with Jennifer Swiderski, left, and Mary Callanan during the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Dropkick Murphys, from left, Al Barr, Ken Casey and James Lynch, perform for a sound check before the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP PhotoMichael Dwyer)
Dropkick Murphys, from left, Al Barr, Ken Casey and James Lynch, perform for a sound check before the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert rehearsal at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade in Boston, Tuesday, July 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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