The Catholic Defender" 250 years of Freedom 1776 to 2026
July 4, 2026, marks the United States Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This historic milestone is being commemorated through a nationwide multi-year initiative known as America250 and the Freedom 250 program, celebrating two and a half centuries of independence and liberty.
The "Salute to America 250" Task Force: Led by the federal government, this task force is executing a year of festivities starting on Memorial Day 2025 and continuing through the end of 2026.
National Parks: The National Park Service is hosting events at sacred historical sites, including Independence Hall in Philadelphia and Revolutionary War battlefields.
Washington, D.C.: The nation's capital will feature major celebrations at iconic landmarks like the White House and the Library of Congress.
Philadelphia, PA: As the site of the original 1776 signing, the city is a central hub for reflections on the evolution of American freedom.
Right here in Gardner Kansas on main street, I have helped begin this celebration as I am seeing much enthusiasm from trains, truckers, cars that consistantly pass by taking pictures, offering water, honking the horn and the thumbs up. Trump, America, is alive and well.
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