Every year, America celebrates its independence with millions of dollars worth of explosives imported from China. Zachary Crockett lights a fuse and backs away quickly.

SOURCES:
- JJ Brau, fireworks coordinator for J&M Displays.
- Mark Johnson, vice president of J&M Displays.

RESOURCES:
- "The explosive history of fireworks, from ancient China to Revolutionary America," by Joe Hernandez (NPR, 2024).
- "July 4 fireworks fiasco solved – technically," by Jonathan Horn (The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2016).
- "The Fireworks King," by Damian Paletta and Emily Rauhala (The Washington Post, 2018).
- "Exploding The Mystery Of Blue Fireworks," by Short Wave (2013).
- "How Do Fireworks Make Shapes?" by Natalie Wolchover (Live Science, 2011).

EXTRAS:
- "Agreement Between The City of Rapid City and J&M Displays, Inc. for Annual Fireworks Displays" (2023).

Dana Gould Encore