Trump Turns America’s 250th Birthday into a Personal History Show
TL;DR
Trump’s July 4 speech celebrating America’s 250th anniversary mixed grandiose history references (D-Day, the Civil War) with self-promotion, drawing skepticism that he distorted founding principles and rehabilitated Confederate imagery while making the celebration about himself.
- Trump Said a Bunch of Weird Stuff About History in July 4th Speech Rolling Stone
- In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes The New York Times
- WATCH: Trump delivers keynote address at 'Salute to America 250' event on the National Mall PBS
- National Mall to reopen after weather evacuation at July 4 celebrations WUSA9
- Trump blends history, military, politics: 7 takeaways from the 250th USA Today
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