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People are silhouetted as they watch fireworks explode in a dark sky.

Freedom Fest

Soldiers and Polish citizens gather for a fireworks display to celebrate U.S. Independence Day in Powidz, Poland, July 4, 2024. The fireworks were part of the inaugural Polish-American Freedom Fest, where soldiers meet with members of the community for cultural exchanges and building relationships.

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