July 4 celebrations across the US commemorate 1776 adoption of Declaration of Independence
About 400 white nationalists from Patriot Front marched in Washington during America's 250th birthday celebrations, wearing masks and waving Confederate flags.
Stormy weather delayed President Donald Trump's scheduled speech and disrupted events on the National Mall, which had already suffered from extreme heat.
The Great American State Fair on the National Mall was sparsely attended throughout the week, with messaging focused on Christianity and a narrow view of American history.
Mr Trump's approval ratings remain low amid political polarisation, with voters prioritising economic concerns over his Washington renovation projects.
