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30 Famous People Tweet You a Happy 4th of July
From the sublime simple to the ridiculous. Happy 4th of July, America, from some people a lot of Americans admire.
Happy 4th of July America! If you're in Los Angeles you can stay warm by huddling around the fireworks. #whatthehell? http://t.co/DQomip7h
— Joel McHale (@joelmchale) July 4, 2012
Happy 4th of July! As you take this day to honor America, ask yourself, "Why am I not honoring America on the other 364 days? Shame on me."
— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) July 4, 2012
Happy birthday, America! I hope everyone has a fantastic fourth of July. Have fun, be safe and be proud to be an American!!
— Joan Rivers (@Joan_Rivers) July 4, 2012
Happy 4th of July! Proud to be an American! Even prouder to represent America as an Olympian! GOD BLESS AMERICA! #Jeah pic.twitter.com/YEA3KPje
— Ryan Lochte (@RyanLochte) July 4, 2012
Happy birthday, Geraldo Rivera! #july4
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 4, 2012
Happy July 4th tweeples! I want 2 make ur lives easier w our @Honest tips http://t.co/eunWJ97D -what do u think? Helpful?
— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) July 4, 2012
A happy, safe and sane Fourth. Remember there are firemen and women who are working battling fires. Let's remember them this holiday.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 4, 2012
Anybody offers you pot or marijuana on America’s Birthday, say “No thanks, jackweed!” & draw a flag on your heart. #420NO
— Rob Delaney (@robdelaney) July 4, 2012
Happy Birthday USA! If we'd never rebelled against England we'd all be playing soccer, driving on the left side & watching the UK Office.
— RainnWilson (@rainnwilson) July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day#LOVE!RS Remember its in our being able to stand up for ourselves vs oppression that we become all we are meant to be.
— jlo (@JLo) July 4, 2012
Happy independence day it's gonna rain all day in new York
— 50cent (@50cent) July 4, 2012
Oh say H2T...The Star Spangled Tanner (H2T is Top Model speak for Head 2 Toe!) Happy 4th! pic.twitter.com/WdOViqfi
— Tyra Banks (@tyrabanks) July 4, 2012
Happy 4th of July y’all! I hope everyone is having a safe and wonderful celebration. Love and best dishes!
— Paula Deen (@Paula_Deen) July 4, 2012
Happy July 4th America
— Rihanna (@rihanna) July 4, 2012
I hope your evening will be filled with whatever it is you need. Sleep in peace and love. Happy 4th of July 🇺🇸to all, keep it safe yet fun
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) July 4, 2012
Happy Birthday America! 🇺🇸 Thank you to all those that keep our country free! #4thofJuly
— Nicole Polizzi (@snooki) July 4, 2012
Happy 4th of July!
— Sasha Grey (@SashaGrey) July 4, 2012
GM Guys! It's America's 236 Birthday!!! Happy Independence Day!!!
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) July 4, 2012
Happy 4th Of July!!!
Enjoy!🎉🎉🎉🎉
Happy Independence Day!
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 4, 2012
"There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America" - Bill Clinton.
Happy Independence Day America!
— Melissa Gilbert (@MEGBusfield) July 4, 2012
Happy 4th of July! I have never been so thankful for the USA!🇺🇸 thank you to all the people who have fought and fight for our county!🇺🇸
— Heidi Montag (@heidimontag) July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day! Tag your July 4th smiling pictures #smilesfilm on Twitter or Instagram & view them at http://t.co/3PxfROBR
— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day, Y'all...
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) July 4, 2012
Happy 4th of July!!!!!!
— soleil moon frye (@moonfrye) July 4, 2012
Wishing you a happy 4th of July! http://t.co/ivgPhODx
— Tori Spelling (@torispelling) July 4, 2012
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— Tyler, The Creator (@tylerthecreator) July 4, 2012
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