Lee Greenwood
Coverage of Lee Greenwood in the Nexus archive.
- At July 4 speech, Trump stumps for controversial SAVE America Act, which even some Republicans in Congress are challenging
President Trump promoted the controversial SAVE America Act during his July 4 speech, which mixed patriotic elements with partisan politics. The speech highlighted support for the Second Amendment and anti-communism, while weather disruptions affected events nationwide.
- Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump celebrated America's 250th anniversary with a speech blending patriotism and partisan appeals, honoring veterans and promoting the SAVE America Act. The event, held after National Mall evacuations due to storms, featured performances by Trump-aligned musicians and highlighted his support for the Second Amendment and anti-communism.
- Lee Greenwood recalls surviving enemy fire after being sent to entertain troops in Panama
Lee Greenwood, the 'God Bless the USA' singer, survived enemy fire while on USO duty during Operation Just Cause in Panama. He was hit by enemy fire while entertaining troops as part of the USO mission.
- 'God Bless the USA' star revives patriotic spirits brand benefiting veterans for America's 250th birthday
Lee Greenwood is relaunching Soldier Valley Spirits, a brand supporting veterans and first responders, for America's 250th birthday. The collection includes whiskey, bourbon, and vodka in WWII-inspired bottles, with proceeds benefiting charities like Helping a Hero and Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
- Trump marks nation's 250th birthday with campaign-style rally
President Donald Trump hosted a rally on Washington's National Mall to mark America’s 250th anniversary, featuring stealth bomber flyovers, military band performances, and Lee Greenwood singing 'God Bless the USA'.
- ‘America is back’: Trump kicks off Great American State Fair with flyovers, patriotic National Mall speech
President Donald Trump opened the Great American State Fair with a speech on the National Mall, comparing his political movement to the American Revolution and highlighting military flyovers, infrastructure repairs, and 250th-anniversary projects. He emphasized reclaiming sovereignty, restoring prosperity, and celebrating America’s achievements.
- ‘America is back’: Trump kicks off Great American State Fair with flyovers, patriotic National Mall speech
President Donald Trump inaugurated the Great American State Fair with a speech on the National Mall, claiming America's success under his leadership and comparing his movement to the American Revolution. The event featured military flyovers, Lee Greenwood performing 'God Bless the U.S.A.', and Trump highlighting improvements in Washington, D.C., including monument repairs and cleanup efforts.
- Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
President Donald Trump hosted a campaign-style rally on the National Mall to kick off America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, featuring military elements and musician Lee Greenwood. The event faced criticism for politicization after several artists canceled, and opponents accused Trump of using taxpayer funds for vanity projects.
- Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
President Donald Trump hosted a rally on the National Mall as part of the America 250th anniversary celebrations, featuring a military flyover, singer Lee Greenwood, and his own speech. The event faced cancellations by musicians citing politicization, and critics, including Rep. Jared Huffman, accused Trump of using taxpayer funds for vanity projects and politicizing the anniversary.
- Great American State Fair has new act: Big rally, Lee Greenwood, military music groups
The Great American State Fair introduces a new act featuring a rally, Lee Greenwood, and military music groups. President Trump announced the replacement of Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall with 'A Rally to end all Rallies.'
- Trump announces 'rally to end all rallies' in DC to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump announced a June 24 rally in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, replacing a planned Freedom 250 concert after several performers withdrew. The event will feature Lee Greenwood, Christopher Macchio, and military ensembles, with Trump describing it as 'a rally to end all rallies.'
- Trump announces 'rally to end all rallies' in DC to celebrate America's 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump announced a June 24 rally in Washington, D.C., to celebrate America's 250th anniversary, describing it as a 'rally to end all rallies' with guest speakers, musical performances, and military ensembles. The event replaces a planned Freedom 250 concert after several performers withdrew, with Trump-backed artists like Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio set to participate.