Solidarity
Today, the 4th of July, the United States is commemorating its independence. Usually, the day is marked by leisurely celebrations. It is summer and families will go to the beaches.
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a Fox News Virtual Town Hall with Anchor Bill Hemmer, in the Rose Garden of the White House on March 24, 2020 in Washington, DC. Cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the United States, with New York\'s case count doubling every three days according to governor Andrew Cuomo.
Today, the 4th of July, the United States is commemorating its independence. Usually, the day is marked by leisurely celebrations. It is summer and families will go to the beaches. The US national flag adorns swimsuits. Some others will enjoy a barbecue picnic. Loud music and joy, all day long. At night, there will be state-sponsored fireworks displays.
However, this is a gloomy year, at least due to two major incidents. First is that the US has kowtowed to the COVID-19 onslaught. The US is No. 1 globally in COVID-19 deaths. It has not occurred in the country for such a long time that so many lives are lost to a single source of calamity.