U.S. celebrates July 4th 미국 곳곳서 독립기념일 자축

Hundreds of thousands of Americans braved tight security to celebrate their nation′s 239th birthday yesterday with fireworks， music and parades The professionals who ensure the country′s national security were on full alert for possible threats There were 11 checkpoints along New York City′s East River for people seeking to watch Macy′s Fourth of July fireworks display， which featured more than 50－thousand shells Speaking minutes before the fireworks lit up the night sky over the National Mall President Barack Obama said U S service members make it possible to enjoy the ″incredible blessings″ in the greatest country on earth