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DC's Great American State Fair kicks off with free 16-day lineup for America's 250th
entertainment23 hours ago

DC's Great American State Fair kicks off with free 16-day lineup for America's 250th

Freedom 250 unveiled the initial lineup for the Great American State Fair, a free 16-day celebration of America’s 250th that runs June 25–July 10 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The program features headlining concerts by Martina McBride, Flo Rida, Vanilla Ice, and other artists, plus extensive military demonstrations, a 110-foot Ferris wheel, and AI/innovation exhibits. Additional participants and pavilion details will be announced in the coming weeks; admission is free with advance registration encouraged.

via FOX 5 DC|
#250th-anniversary#entertainment#freedom-250
Trump branding goes federal: his name and image appear on currency, park passes, and more
politics25 days ago

Trump branding goes federal: his name and image appear on currency, park passes, and more

During Trump's second term, the administration pursued a sweeping branding push to put his name and likeness on a wide array of federal assets—from renamed agencies and venues to currency, park passes, passports, and commemorative coins—sparking legal challenges and controversy as some efforts advanced under the 250th anniversary celebration while others failed.

via NBC News|
#250th-anniversary#federal-branding#national-park-pass
Meyer Takes a Jab at Trump’s Vanity Passport
politics28 days ago

Meyer Takes a Jab at Trump’s Vanity Passport

Seth Meyers mocks Donald Trump’s limited-edition passport design featuring the former president’s image and gold signature, arguing that Americans won’t want a passport with a scowling Trump on it. The piece notes the State Department’s plan to release a commemorative passport for America’s 250th birthday, available to new applicants at the Washington, D.C. Passport Agency with no extra fee, and cites Meyers’ broader critique of Trump’s self-branding and pageantry.

via The Daily Beast|
#250th-anniversary#donald-j-trump#passport
Trump Portraits on New '250th Anniversary' Passports Spark Opt-Out Questions
travel28 days ago

Trump Portraits on New '250th Anniversary' Passports Spark Opt-Out Questions

The State Department will issue limited-edition U.S. passports featuring Trump’s portrait to mark the 250th anniversary, but standard passports remain available online or at other locations; only about 25,000–30,000 Trump-themed passports will be produced and issued in person at the Washington Passport Agency, with those who prefer the regular design able to obtain a standard passport.

via USA Today|
#250th-anniversary#donald-trump#travel
Trump Hosts Royal Visit Highlighting US-UK Bond Ahead of 250th Anniversary
world28 days ago

Trump Hosts Royal Visit Highlighting US-UK Bond Ahead of 250th Anniversary

President Trump and First Lady Melania hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House for a historic state visit—the first British monarch visit in almost two decades—featuring an arrival ceremony, bilateral discussions, and a state dinner that underscored the enduring U.S.-U.K. partnership. Trump tied the occasion to the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, while the royal visit included a personal gift from Charles: the bell from HMS Trump, commemorating shared history and a future of close ties.

via The White House (.gov)|
#250th-anniversary#king-charles-iii#royal-visit
Trump’s Image Featured on Limited U.S. Passports for 250th Anniversary
politics29 days ago

Trump’s Image Featured on Limited U.S. Passports for 250th Anniversary

The State Department announced a limited run of commemorative U.S. passports featuring President Donald Trump’s image and gold signature on the inside cover to mark America's 250th anniversary; the design shows Trump over the Declaration of Independence with an American flag, but the standard passport design remains available elsewhere and core security features are unchanged.

via NBC News|
#250th-anniversary#passports#politics
US passports to feature Trump likeness for 250th anniversary celebration
politics1 month ago

US passports to feature Trump likeness for 250th anniversary celebration

The State Department will issue a limited run of redesigned U.S. passports to commemorate America's 250th anniversary, featuring Donald Trump’s image and signature in gold on the inside cover. The mockup also shows a back-cover image from The Declaration of Independence, while the current interior front cover portrays Francis Scott Key and lines from the national anthem. The passports are set to be issued this summer, but the total number and whether recipients must request the special design remain unclear. This marks another instance of Trump imagery being used in commemorative U.S. items.

via CNN|
#250th-anniversary#commemorative-designs#passports
Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency for First Time
business2 months ago

Trump's Signature to Appear on U.S. Currency for First Time

The U.S. Treasury announced that President Trump’s signature will appear on U.S. paper currency for the first time, with the treasurer’s signature removed to commemorates the 250th anniversary; the initial $100 bills bearing both signatures will be printed in June, followed by other denominations, as part of Trump-branded moves on national symbols (even as living presidents on currency remains legally restricted).

via The Guardian|
#250th-anniversary#business#currency