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Thursday, 5 July, 2001, 08:46 GMT 09:46 UK

In pictures: US celebrates independence

Wednesday marked 225 years since the United States declared its independence from Britain. Americans at home and abroad celebrated - as did some famous guests.

KFOR US peacekeepers play baseball at the US base of Bondsteel in Kosovo

The Blue Man Group performs for Fourth of July celebrations

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan speaks at Independence Hall, Philadelphia

Anthony Hopkins at the Fourth of July Celebrations in Los Angeles

US President George W Bush speaks in front of a bust of George Washington

George W Bush plays football at an Urban Block Party in Philadelphia

Fireworks at the Washington Monument, Washington DC

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