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One of NYC's oldest homes preserves centuries of history in Queens

Jul 10

King Manor Museum explores ideals that continue to shape America

Jul 10

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NYC, Tri-State celebrate America 250

Jul 5

Broiling buses and trains roast New Yorkers | This Week in 1981

Jul 7

Man visits all presidential museums, ends at Obama Presidential Center

Jul 6

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks dazzles spectators despite severe storms

Jul 6

Chestnut, Sudo repeat as hot dog eating champs in Nathan's contest

Jul 5

Parade of tall ships delights spectators along Hudson River

Jul 5

Looking at the history of First Americans as country celebrates 250

Jul 4

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From the first subway to fine dining, NYC's surprising firsts

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Rare copy of the Declaration of Independence on display at New York Public Library

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'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits Oklahoma

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'50 States in 50 Weeks' visits New Mexico

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Security for UFC at White House will be at Super Bowl level, Secret Service says

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'Disney Celebrates America' lineup announced

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'GMA' explores the beauty of Utah

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Ridgefield Park is home to one of New Jersey's oldest Fourth of July parades

The big day kicked off with several events, including a review and ceremony for the fire department - plus the highly anticipated kids parade.

Jul 4

US hotels combine hospitality with history as America turns 250

The family-owned-and-operated Nemacolin Resort is part of Historic Hotels of America with a collection of priceless American art, aviation artifacts and more.

Jul 4

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Trump posts video of himself on Mount Rushmore ahead of remarks at the national memorial

President Donald Trump kicked off a weekend of celebrations for America's 250th birthday with a speech at Mount Rushmore on Friday.

Jul 4

Inside Sleepy Hollow's 300-year-old Old Dutch Church

That wartime history would later help inspire one of America's most famous ghost stories.

Jul 4

Special celebration of light and sound at Statue of Liberty for America's 250th birthday

It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.

Jul 4