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As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday over the Fourth of July weekend, Americans gather for cookouts, parades, and a record-breaking fireworks display on the National Mall, while a heat wave tests the electric grid and outdoor celebrations unfold across cities from Washington, DC to Philadelphia and Miami.
KATU reports that Oregon has pulled out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C.—a Trump administration event tied to the United States' semiquincentennial and Fourth of July celebrations.
The National Archives, with the National Archives Foundation and partners including Boeing, will launch the Freedom Plane National Tour in 2026, transporting eight original founding-era documents by a Boeing 737 to major museums in Kansas City, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Houston, Denver, Miami, Dearborn, and Seattle from March to August. The display features items such as the 1823 engraving of the Declaration of Independence, the 1774 Articles of Association, oaths of allegiance from 1778, the 1783 Treaty of Paris, a draft Constitution, and the 1787 tally of votes, with free admission and tickets via each museum.
National Guard members in Washington, DC will remain on duty through December 31, 2026, extending a security and public-service mission that had been set to end earlier. About 2,429 troops are deployed—roughly 700 from DC and 1,700 from other states across 11 states—with officials saying the longer extension provides stability for troops and families while planners consider a longer-term DC presence tied to the America 250th anniversary. The move follows recent incidents involving Guardsmen and comes amid discussions about a more permanent DC presence, alongside ongoing personal sacrifices and some troops opting to leave the mission for civilian life.
President Donald Trump announced plans for a grand celebration called 'Freedom 250' to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, including parades, fireworks, a state fair, and a 'Patriot Games' athletic event, along with plans for a UFC fight at the White House and a new triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.