Independence day!

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US Embassy celebrates 4th of July earlier out of respect for Ramadhan

The United States Embassy enjoyed its annual 4th of July celebration on Thursday, June 4, one month early, in order to respect the upcoming Ramadhan month, which will begin on June 17 and last for one month.

US Ambassador to Indonesia Robert O. Blake and US Ambassador to ASEAN Nina Hachigian presided over the festivities, which involved brass band renditions of the Star-Spangled Banner and the Indonesian national anthem, Indonesia Raya.

Blake explained that the theme of the event leaned toward “green” development, which supported the US’ focus on building and promoting a green economy and more environmentally sustainable development.

He also praised Indonesia’s performance as a fully functioning democracy, aiming for further collaboration between the two countries in the years to come.

There are 57 Islamic states. Is Indonesia an exception or is this for all of them?

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They're clearly trying to take over the 4th of July in the calendar year.

[Poison Tree]

Don't let anyone fool you; that cake was just a cover while the party goers ate Obama's real birth certificate. It was all planed by Hillary, which we could prove if only we had access to her double secret  private e-mail server.

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Nice wedding cake. Which one is the groom?