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Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary
Coverage of Declaration of Independence 250th anniversary in the Nexus archive.
- Trump turns 80 with a showstopping spectacle of cage fights at the White House. But big issues loom
President Donald Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC mixed martial arts event on the White House South Lawn, overshadowed by an ongoing war in Iran and the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center. The event, tied to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, faces weather disruptions and contrasts sharply with former President Joe Biden's private birthday celebration.
- An octagon on the White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th, in photos
A UFC event is being held on the White House’s South Lawn to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Fights are scheduled for Sunday night, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend.