Katie Lopez
The display of the squadrons and brilliant fireworks in Washington, DC to celebrate the US Independence Day took place when Covid-19 was complicated.
The event named "Hello America" includes airplanes flying over East Coast cities, national aviation exhibition in Washington, DC, music and fireworks to commemorate the 244th anniversary of US National Day on July 4.
The US Army's parachute team performed outside the White House on July 4 Photo: AP
Military aircraft fly across four cities including Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The planes then flew to New York City, heading down the Hudson River, passing east of the Statue of Liberty.
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Display of colorful fireworks outside the White House on July 4 Photo: AP
The aircraft then took part in a larger air show in the capital at 6:30 pm with a performance of the US Army's Golden Knight Paratroopers and 21 salvo from the 3rd Infantry Regiment.
At 19h, the Air Force One flew over the capital, followed by a series of fighters, bombers, helicopters, cargo planes and oil tankers.
According to the Pentagon, the tax-free performance was used by flight crews to take advantage of this occasion to meet the training and skill maintenance content that is often conducted at other venues.
Another highlight of the celebration was the brilliant fireworks display at the White House and National Park in Washington.
US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania and family members and thousands of people attended the White House celebration.
Guests sat down at the round tables on the lawn outside the White House for the National Day celebrations Photo: AP
The celebration takes place in the context of Covid-19, which has caused more than 2.9 million infections and more than 132,000 deaths in the United States.
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Parks Administration urges visitors to follow the instructions of the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including masks and spacing.
In his speech at the White House, Trump criticized protesters to overthrow Union monuments and talk about the executive order he signed to create a new park that houses statues of American heroes.
"Those who lie about our history, want us to be ashamed of ourselves, don't care about justice or healing. Their goal is sabotage. Our goal is not to destroy structure
The president also mentioned the pandemic, saying that the US would develop a Covid-19 vaccine and vaccine solution before the end of this year.
