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The 10 Worst Things About July 4th

LIFE Celebrates July 4th. . . Sort Of

LIFE Celebrates July 4th. . . Sort Of

We love July 4th. Friends, family, and fireworks. . . not to mention BBQ, swimming pools, and a day off from work. But even as we salute American Independence, we keep a wary eye out for the 10 worst things that can happen on the 4th.

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Jul 04, 1954