Independence Day celebrations 2024 Belfast News Letter
The American national anthem is played to mark the 248th anniversary of the US declaration of independence at the US consulate's residence in Shaws Bridge, south Belfast. Rain did not dampen spirits at the event and reception for hundreds of people on Thursday June 27 2024, days ahead of the actual July 4 anniversary. Video by Ben Lowry
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00:00Oh, how proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming.
00:08Whose broad stripes and bright stars,
00:13through the perilous fight.
00:17O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming.
00:27And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air.
00:36Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
00:45Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave.
00:57O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
01:08O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.