WASHINGTON (AP) — Through history, the Fourth of July has been a day for some presidents to declare their independence from the public. In modern times, though, presidents have tended to stand back and let the people party. Trump's plan to command center stage with his words and American military might has the capital cleaving along political lines. As the anti-Nixon demonstrations of 1970 showed, Independence Day in the capital isn't always just fun and games. On a Saturday, it served as his weekly radio address, which he and other modern presidents used for their agendas.

Source: Economic Times July 04, 2019 04:07 UTC