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U.S. Marks 250th Independence Anniversary
The United States marks the 250th anniversary of independence on Saturday with planned fireworks displays in multiple cities. A heatwave prompted cancellations on the East Coast while cooler weather prevailed in the Pacific Northwest.
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The United States marks the 250th anniversary of independence on Saturday with planned fireworks displays in multiple cities. A heatwave prompted cancellations on the East Coast while cooler weather prevailed in the Pacific Northwest. The date commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Events include a speech by President Donald Trump on the National Mall ahead of a fireworks show in Washington. Additional displays are scheduled over Navy Pier in Chicago and the New York City skyline.
The Great American State Fair in Washington closed for several hours Friday afternoon due to heat. The city's Independence Day parade scheduled for Saturday was cancelled. In the Pacific Northwest, temperatures remained cooler with light showers reported in the Seattle area.
President Trump spoke at Mount Rushmore on Friday and described communism as a "mortal threat to American liberty." He stated it is "the greatest threat to our country, including World War I, World War II, Pearl Harbor or even 9/11." The president also linked the threat to immigration. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani referenced the anniversary in a speech Friday without naming the president.
