we are the heirs of that first revolution. we are the keepers of the flame of liberty. we hold it high tonight for the world to see. we will safeguard our values. we will teach our children to cherish and adore their country so that they can build its future. we can make the years ahead the best years our nation has ever had. there is new ground to be broken and new action to be taken. america has always been greatest when we dared to be great. together, we are part of one of the greatest stories ever told, the story of america. the ideals of july 4th, 1776, still speak to all humanity, and the revolution declared that day goes on. happy, happy fourth of july america, to all of you out there welcome to our big independence day special celebration live here in new york city where it is 80 degrees, very hot and humid. i m aishah hasnie here tonight with joey jones carley shimkus and joey failla and we have a jam packed two hours ahead including live pe
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