A shooting that left at least six people dead and dozens hurt at an Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rattled Monday’s celebrations across the U.S....
But even with gun violence, political divisions and economic turmoil roiling the nation, many pause to celebrate the nation’s birthday.
“On a day that we came together to celebrate community and freedom, we are instead mourning the tragic loss of life and struggling with the terror that was brought upon us," Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering said.News of yet another mass shooting came as the nation tried to find cause to celebrate its founding and the bonds that still hold it together.
“Independence Day doesn’t feel like much of a celebration when our basic rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are on the chopping block,” tweeted New York Attorney General Tish James, a Democrat. “Today, I encourage you to imagine what this nation could be if and when we live up to our values.”
“It’s beautiful to be back here,” Joey “Jaws” Chestnut told ESPN after winning the men’s competition by downing 63 hot dogs and buns. Miki Sudo chomped 40 franks to win the women’s event. In emotional ceremonies across the country, some will swear oaths of citizenship, qualifying them to vote in the upcoming midterm elections.
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