The United States on the 4th (local time) will hold a large-scale commemorative event in Washington, D.C., marking the 250th anniversary of independence and founding. U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to highlight America's achievements and lay out his policy direction in a commemorative address.
The United States has commemorated Independence Day on July 4, 1776, the day it adopted the Declaration of Independence declaring independence from Britain. The Declaration of Independence contains America's founding ideals, including the equality and freedom of all people, the pursuit of happiness, and a government based on the consent of the governed.
This 250th anniversary event will be held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event will feature U.S. Air Force formation flights and an air show, as well as performances by a military band and honor guard, and President Trump is scheduled to deliver a keynote address around 9:45 p.m.
In the speech, President Trump is expected to highlight the meaning of the 250th anniversary of America's founding while emphasizing achievements in politics, the economy, and the military, as well as his own policy record. He is also expected to present messages on America's future vision and national identity.
At the end of the event, a large-scale fireworks display is scheduled to launch 850,000 fireworks for about 40 minutes. The organizers are seeking to break the Guinness World Record in the fireworks category through this event.
However, the heat wave that has gripped the Eastern United States is seen as a variable. The Independence Day parade scheduled for the morning in Washington, D.C., was canceled due to the heat.
Meanwhile, American society also showed political division during this event. Some states with strong Democratic leanings, including Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Oregon, did not participate in the "Great American Expo" held in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, in a speech at an event held aboard a ship docked in New York on the day, emphasized national unity, saying, "Today some people will talk only about flaws rather than America's greatness."