“For the first time in many years, the World War II Memorial and areas around the Reflecting Pool will be open for the public to enjoy a stunning fireworks display and an address by our Commander-in-Chief,” Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt said in a statement on June 19. “We are excited to open these new areas so that more visitors may experience this year’s Independence Day celebration in our nation’s capital.”

Source: Los Angeles Times July 04, 2019 11:03 UTC