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Patriotic American fans hold their flags aloft to show what the day means to them at Ford Field in Detroit

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Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child join in the celebrations at the Texas Stadium

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Dallas Cowboys full-back Darian Barnes grabs a Thanksgiving Day touchdown against the Chicago Bears

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Drew Henson and his Dallas Cowboys team-mates wear retro kit to mark the national holiday

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Beyonce Knowles struts her stuff in front of a colourful brass band during half-time in Texas

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Rapper Jay-Z gives a peace sign before the Dallas Cowboys go on to beat the Chicago Bears 21-7