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President Trump Issues Letter Marking 250th Anniversary of United States
President Trump released a letter on July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The letter recounts early American battles and later national events while calling for continued national strength.
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President Trump released a letter on July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The letter states that the country celebrates its history, heroes, flag, freedom, and unyielding spirit. The letter describes the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, as the start of the American Revolutionary War.
It notes that colonial farmers, blacksmiths, and shopkeepers fired on British soldiers along a 20-mile route.
The letter covers the Civil War from 1861 to 1865, stating that the conflict tested the young nation and produced a more perfect union. It adds that the United States was forged through courage, sacrifice, and the belief that all men are created equal.
The letter states that generations of Americans built railroads, highways, and skyscrapers, won two world wars, and welcomed immigrants from around the world.
Trump writes that the country must remain strong, powerful, and honest. The letter states that fair elections and a free and fair press are required. "We are Americans. We never give in, we never give up, and our country is only going to get better than ever before," President Trump writes. The letter concludes that Americans salute the same flag and share the same freedoms.
