U.S. 250th birthday
Coverage of U.S. 250th birthday in the Nexus archive.
- Trump vows to give long July 4 address even if it is 107 degrees
President Trump vowed to deliver a long speech on the National Mall for the U.S.’s 250th birthday on July 4, despite forecasts of 107-degree temperatures. He emphasized his commitment to attending regardless of the heat.
- Trump accepts Macron’s invite to Palace of Versailles dinner to celebrate US 250th birthday
French President Emmanuel Macron will host a dinner with President Trump at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th birthday. The event, held at the palace, is described as a historic symbol of Franco-American friendship, following an invitation extended by Macron in April.
- Leavitt says Interior will submit plans to begin construction of 250ft Trump arch
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced plans for President Trump’s 250-foot Triumphal Arch will be submitted to the Interior Department. The arch is intended to honor the U.S.’s 250th birthday later this year.