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Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)
Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Photos by Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)
Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)
Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)
Patriotic Americans celebrate Independence Day on Saturday in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States. (Chelsea Jensen/West Hawaii Today)
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Patriotic Americans celebrated Independence Day on Saturday waving flags at motorists passed on Queen Kaahumanu Highway in Kailua-Kona. Saturday marked the 244th birthday of the United States.