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anniversary-events
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washingtonpost.compolitics5 hrs ago
Senators Secure Pennsylvania Booth at National Anniversary Fair
Two U.S. senators arranged private sponsorship for a Pennsylvania exhibit at the Great American State Fair after the governor withdrew state participation. The 16-day event runs through July 10 in Washington, D.C.
Washington Examinerpolitics29 days ago
Activist groups plan protests to mark U.S. 250th anniversary
A coalition of activist organizations will hold demonstrations in multiple cities from June 19 through July 4. The events are positioned as an alternative to official semiquincentennial programming.
motherjones.compolitics30 days ago
Interior secretary dismisses calls to name donors for 250th anniversary concert series
The interior secretary said the planned concert series marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence is nonpartisan. Several artists withdrew after organizers described the event as apolitical.
ABC Newspolitics33 days ago
Freedom 250 Mall Concerts to Proceed as Several Performers Withdraw
Multiple musicians announced they will not appear at the Great American State Fair on the National Mall after questioning whether the event is nonpartisan. Organizers say the shows remain open to any performer who wants to participate.
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