Fourth of July

Buttery Lobster Rolls, Creamy Chowder and 13 More Ways to Taste New England

Kitchen Daily | Posted 11.26.2011 | KitchenDaily

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Some of the best seafood in America can be found in New England. Just think of lobster rolls, chowder (or chowdah, if you're from Boston), fish and ch...

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Fourth of July Celebrations: 8 Quintessentially American Independence Festivities

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Dolan | Posted 09.20.2011 | Travel

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It may be the most American of celebrations, but the Fourth of July is by no means a static observance. Sure, just the mention of Independence Day con...

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Fourth of July Celebrations: Going Big For Independence Day in Five Small Towns

The Huffington Post | Posted 09.19.2011 | Travel

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It's the big Fourth of July celebrations that get all the ink. Sure, the fireworks and festivities in Boston, New York, and San Francisco are great, b...

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15 Of The Biggest 4th Of July Shows In America Ranked (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Ballhaus | Posted 09.20.2011 | Home

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Fourth of July Fireworks should be larger than life. As Independence Day rounds the corner for the 235th time, we decided to take a look at the bigges...

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In The Market For: Rockin' Red, White & Blue

The Huffington Post | Jenny Kang | Posted 08.30.2011 | Stylelist

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Clockwise From Left: Balmain Spring '11, Alexander McQueen Skull Bracelet, Levi's x MOCA Shepard Fairey Jacket, Star Pin, Tylie Malibu Jetset Cr...

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The Breakdown Of Firework Injuries (INFOGRAPHIC)

The Huffington Post | Chris Spurlock and Laura Hibbard | Posted 09.05.2011 | Home

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Sustaining a painful injury is probably not a part of your ideal Fourth of July celebration. Yeah, it wasn't what almost 9,000 people imagined for t...

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WATCH: Comedian Does Bill Pullman's 'Independence Day' Speech For NYC

Posted 09.05.2011 | Comedy

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While you were sitting on your butt watching fireworks this holiday weekend, comedian Sean Kleier was out being a patriot. He took it upon himself...

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A Flag to Remember

Christopher J. Flynn | Posted 09.04.2011 | Impact

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As you gaze upon your star-spangled banner, don't forget to proudly hail the men and women of our armed services who ensure that it flies over the land of the free and the home of the brave.

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12 Fun 4th of July Facts From Michele Bachmann (VIDEO)

Doug Molitor | Posted 09.04.2011 | Comedy

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Michele Bachmann's fans rewrote John Quincy Adams' Wikipedia page, so that it would agree with what she had said in a broadcast interview.

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Meaty 4th of July!

Carolita Johnson | Posted 09.04.2011 | Comedy

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WATCH: 'My Drunk Kitchen' Attempts Pie

Posted 09.04.2011 | Comedy

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July fourth may have already passed, but that doesn't mean your patriotic mood has to die. Keep that American spirit flowing by cracking open a beer a...

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PHOTOS: Brilliant Fireworks Shine Over New York

The Huffington Post | Laura Hibbard | Posted 09.04.2011 | New York

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Forget the barbecue and apple pie (or whatever food you eat to celebrate) -- everyone knows that the best part of the Fourth of July is the fireworks....

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What I Want for My Birthday: Grown-Up Pols

Lauren Ashburn | Posted 09.03.2011 | Politics

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What I want is something that will undoubtedly help all of those struggling families here and abroad. And I bet it's what many of you long for, too: Politicians who make decisions together for the common good of the country.

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What The Founding Fathers Can Teach Us About Longevity

Howard S. Friedman, Ph.D. | Posted 09.03.2011 | Healthy Living

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The first four U.S. presidents -- Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison -- plus Benjamin Franklin -- lived an average of more than 82 years, and they did so without the benefit of modern medical care.

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A 4th Of July Salute To Women In Combat

Laura Stampler | Posted 09.02.2011 | Women

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This 4th of July, Huffington Post Women recognizes some of the heroic women who serve or have recently served in the U.S. military. As of Septembe...

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The America in Me

Jose Antonio Vargas | Posted 09.03.2011 | Politics

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As we celebrate our country's birthday and reflect on how we define American, I'd like to honor the heroes in my life. They are members of my personal underground railroad who refuse to sit back and allow undocumented immigrants to slip into the cracks of a broken system.

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Independence Day Celebrated With Fireworks, Parades

AP | KAREN ZRAICK | Posted 09.03.2011 | Politics

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NEW YORK — The nation's most extravagant display of July 4 fireworks Monday was a triumphant celebration that turned sober briefly to commemorat...

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Happy to Celebrate You, Girl!

Flavia Colgan | Posted 09.03.2011 | Impact

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While enjoying the fireworks and BBQs with family and friends, remember the strength of our nation, and that together, we can help to make her all that she can be.

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Independence Day: 9 Myths Debunked

Posted 09.03.2011 | Education

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The National Assessment of Education Progress revealed that in 2010, just 7 percent of eighth graders could correctly identify the three branches of g...

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A Fourth of July Miracle

Charlie Carillo | Posted 09.03.2011 | New York

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Fourth of July. In Douglaston, Queens this was the day of the annual athletic competition. For some masochistic reason I entered these events every Fourth, and got clobbered time and again by the neighborhood kids.

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WATCH: Cats Celebrate The 4th Of July

Posted 09.03.2011 | Comedy

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It's important to remember to take a minute during all of the celebrating this weekend to really reflect on the true meaning of our nation's Independe...

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WATCH: It's The 4th Of Ju-Pie!

Posted 09.03.2011 | Comedy

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Who doesn't love a good patriotic pun? More importantly, who doesn't love the sight of pies flying through the air and smashing into people's faces, w...

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Four Thoughts for the Fourth

Kate Kelly | Posted 09.03.2011 | Politics

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We all consider July Fourth to be "our nation's birthday," but given the number of steps it took to be a free country, it's good to be reminded of what the day actually signifies.

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WATCH: Sexiest Local Fireworks Ad Ever

Posted 09.03.2011 | Comedy

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These ladies want to show you something really hot, and it's not just their grass skirts. They've got DEALS to offer. We're talking BARGAINS on fir...

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The Funniest 4th Of July Tweets

Posted 09.03.2011 | Comedy

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These days, the only real way to mark an occasion is to tweet about it. And if we didn't put together a Twitter slideshow for every event or holiday,...

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