Capitol Fourth Concert
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Since 1979, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) has performed on the west front of the Capitol on the fourth of July. The concert is aired by PBS stations as "A Capitol Fourth" and features musicians and vocalists as well as the NSO and the Marine Band. This photograph shows the highlight of the concert, when fireworks are set off from near the Washington Monument while the bands play on.
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Since 1979, the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) has performed on the west front of the Capitol on the fourth of July. The concert is aired by PBS stations as "A Capitol Fourth" and features musicians and vocalists as well as the NSO and the Marine Band. This photograph shows the highlight of the concert, when fireworks are set off from near the Washington Monument while the bands play on.