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National liberation holiday

A celebration marking a nation's independence from colonial or foreign rule.

Most countries hold annual independence celebrations on the anniversary of their founding or liberation: The Fourth of July is America's independence celebration.

These typically feature parades, fireworks, patriotic speeches, and public gatherings.

The tone ranges from solemn commemoration to festive revelry.

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