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Trump joins youth milestone event as Patriot Games kick off in Ohio
us-politics15 days ago

Trump joins youth milestone event as Patriot Games kick off in Ohio

US President Donald Trump travels to Ohio to attend the Patriot Games, a Freedom 250–backed competition for 14–17-year-olds from every state celebrating the US’s 250th anniversary. The event features track and field, dodgeball and kickball, with winners receiving $125,000 scholarships; ESPN will air the events and ABC will broadcast a one-hour special as Trump attends the final day’s top 32 athletes. Critics have questioned the event’s diversity and likened it to Hunger Games.

via BBC|
#250th-anniversary#freedom-250#high-school-athletes
Nationwide Patriot Passport rollout adds Trump image to the inside cover
politics27 days ago

Nationwide Patriot Passport rollout adds Trump image to the inside cover

The State Department will expand the Patriot Passport program, adding 250,000 more commemorative passports featuring Donald Trump’s image inside the cover as part of the 250th‑anniversary celebrations. The passports began being issued in DC and will be available at in‑person events across the country in August–September, with in‑person DC office options or standard online/mail/embassy routes still open for regular passports. Those who don’t want the Trump design can still obtain a standard passport through routine channels.

via CNN|
#250th-anniversary#passports#patriot-passport
America’s 250th: History Outshines Trump’s Hype
politics1 month ago

America’s 250th: History Outshines Trump’s Hype

The Bulwark editors say Trump tried to hijack America’s 250th birthday with self-promoting stunts, but history—and a broader display of democratic values (the Pope’s Independence Hall remarks on liberty and immigration, plus champions like Zelensky and Magyar)—outshone him, underscoring the nation’s resilience over narcissistic spectacle.

via The Bulwark|
#250th-anniversary#independence-day#liberal-democracy
Trump Signs His Signature on U.S. Currency, a Historic First
politics1 month ago

Trump Signs His Signature on U.S. Currency, a Historic First

Reality Tea reports that a new $100 bill bearing Donald Trump’s signature was unveiled, making him the first sitting U.S. president to have his signature on federal currency. Treasury officials said the bill is part of a semiquincentennial celebration, with notes expected to circulate soon. The piece portrays it as a historic milestone tied to Trump’s economic messaging.

via Yahoo|
#250th-anniversary#currency#politics
America seals 250-year snapshot in a Philadelphia time capsule to open in 2276
us1 month ago

America seals 250-year snapshot in a Philadelphia time capsule to open in 2276

A 900-pound stainless steel time capsule is being buried near Independence Hall in Philadelphia to capture a snapshot of the United States in 2026. It is designed to be opened in 2276, marking 250 years since the nation’s founding, and contains items from all 50 states, five territories, and various organizations, including relics from history and modern touches like an AI prompt and an iPhone, stored in a sealed cylinder with a separate papers compartment to withstand centuries underground.

via Yahoo|
#250th-anniversary#america250#independence-hall
Patriot Passport Debuts: Trump Portrait for America's 250th Anniversary
politics1 month ago

Patriot Passport Debuts: Trump Portrait for America's 250th Anniversary

The White House unveiled a commemorative 'Patriot Passport' featuring a monochrome portrait of Donald Trump against the Declaration of Independence for the United States' semiquincentennial; 40,000 limited-edition passports will be available to U.S. citizens at the Washington Passport Agency starting July 6, marking another instance of Trump’s likeness appearing on federal property.

via The New York Times|
#250th-anniversary#passport#patriot-passport
Trump Commands a Fractured 250th Anniversary as Rival Celebrations Clash
politics2 months ago

Trump Commands a Fractured 250th Anniversary as Rival Celebrations Clash

As the United States gears up for its 250th anniversary, President Trump anchors attention while rival groups Freedom 250 and America 250 push competing agendas for national celebrations, including the Great American State Fair on the National Mall; a dour mood informs the public, with polls showing wavering belief in democracy and national identity, and cultural milestones becoming political battlegrounds. A Smithsonian exhibit frames the milestone in a historical context of enduring divisions, while Trump’s actions—renovations, public events, and positioning himself as the embodiment of the presidency—underscore his central role in shaping the narrative.

via AP News|
#250th-anniversary#america-250#freedom-250