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America 250: David Muir climbs up to the Statue of Liberty's torch

"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir climbed up to the torch of the Statue of Liberty as part of ABC News' coverage of America's 250th birthday.

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WATCH: How Americans celebrate 250 years of traditions through football and tailgating

From New York to Wisconsin, fans across the U.S. celebrated football, family and tradition. Bea Froelich, an avid Green Bay Packers fan, says she has only missed two home games in 68 years.

WATCH: ABC News Exclusive: Security preparations for large celebrations from NYC to D.C.

ABC News was granted exclusive access to the security preparations aimed at protecting large-scale celebrations from New York City to Washington, D.C. to secure the Fourth of July.

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WATCH: Getting ready for America's biggest Fourth of July celebration on ABC

As Americans gear up for the Fourth of July, David Muir shares a preview of ABC's 24-hour celebration, starting tonight with David's trek to the Statue of Liberty's torch.

WATCH: Trooper narrowly avoids chain-reaction crash while responding to separate crash

Body camera video shows a state trooper near Buffalo, New York, dodge the crash. One of the drivers involved was arrested and charged with DWI.