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America at 250: A day to celebrate the country and try to avoid politics

From SoCal beach parades to sweltering East Coast crowds, see how Americans balanced patriotism, World Cup fever and political division on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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WATCH: Dreamers and Innovators: American cinema

Whoopi Goldberg takes us on a tour of American cinema history, showcasing Hollywood's influential role in shaping popular culture over the last 100 years.

WATCH: Dreamers and Innovators: Americans and their cars

Cars have been a unique highlight of American culture ever since the Model-T first rolled off the factory line. "Americans have always measured freedom in miles per hour," Jesse Palmer says.

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WATCH: Thomas Jefferson's descendants wrestle with complicated family legacy

Descendants of America's third president, Thomas Jefferson, grapple with history and belonging.

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.