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04.07.2020United States: July 4th Celebrations *** ARCHIVE

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INDEPENDENCE DAY "SALUTE TO AMERICA"
WASHINGTON DC, USA | 4 JULY 2020

*CUSTOM LIVE SHOTS IN SIX LANGUAGES*

U.S. President Donald Trump is moving ahead with a lower-key “Salute to America" celebration this year on July Fourth, despite concerns from some lawmakers about the crowds the event could generate during the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington has held an Independence Day celebration for decades, featuring a parade along Constitution Avenue, a concert on the Capitol lawn with music by the National Symphony Orchestra and fireworks beginning at dusk near the Washington Monument. Trump altered the lineup last year by adding his speech, moving the fireworks closer to the Lincoln Memorial and summoning an array of tanks and warplanes to entertain the crowds.

The White House said that the president and first lady Melania Trump will host the event this year from the White House's South Lawn and the Ellipse. It said the president will deliver remarks and that the ceremony will include music, military demonstrations and flyovers. Last year, Trump spoke near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

DEADLINE FOR CREDENTIALS
Deadline to apply for credentials is SUNDAY, JUNE 28 @ 2300ET (June 29 @ 0300GMT).

AP FEED POINT & STAND-UP POSITIONS
The Associated Press will be operational with stand-up positions at the White House.
Additional broadcast facilities are available at AP's Washington DC bureau.

CUSTOM LIVE COVERAGE & CUSTOM NEWS PACKAGES
AP’s International Affiliate Reporter Philip Crowther will be at the White House available for custom live shots in 6 languages:
English
Spanish
French
German
Portuguese
Luxembourgish


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