On July 4, 2020, President Donald J. Trump hosted the second Salute to America celebration in Washington, D.C. At the 2020 Salute to America, President Trump delivered remarks from the South Lawn of the White House before Americans were treated to a spectacular fireworks display from the National Mall. This July 4, some Americans are planning to retire their Independence Day barbecues and instead head to the streets in protest against President Donald Trump and his Administration. President Trump is set to kick off a one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday with a speech July 3 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. President Donald Trump will visit Iowa to kick off a year of celebrations culminating in the United States's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026. "Free America" events protesting President Donald Trump 's administration are set to be held across the country throughout the July Fourth weekend. Why It Matters The events follow other For the first time as president, Donald Trump doesn’t appear to have any public events on his calendar for 4th of July. This July 4, some Americans are planning to retire their Independence Day barbecues and instead head to the streets in protest against President Donald Trump and his Administration. President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that “the Pentagon and our great Military Leaders are thrilled” to be participating in his newly revamped Fourth of July celebrations in Washington On July 4, 2020, President Donald J. Trump hosted the second Salute to America celebration in Washington, D.C. The 2019 Salute to America was an event arranged by the Trump administration held on Independence Day, July 4, 2019, in Washington, D.C. It took place at the National Mall and included presentations of U.S. military vehicles, an address by President Donald Trump from the Lincoln Memorial, flyovers by military aircraft, and a fireworks display. President Trump is celebrating the Fourth of July in Washington, DC, with flyovers, fireworks and a speech. Follow here for the latest. Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the most important milestone in our country’s history—250 years of President Donald Trump’s decision to host his own Fourth of July event drew criticism for its potential to turn a celebration of independence into something political. Trump’s plan is to host a year-long series of events, starting on July 4, 2025, leading up to the grand finale on July 4, 2026. This extended celebration would give people across the nation multiple opportunities to take part in commemorative events, each showcasing different aspects of America’s history and culture. A New National Monument From marching bands and parade floats to military tanks and flyovers, Washington D.C. is host to Independence Day events, including a military-style display Trump’s parade was planned long ago, but it happened to come at the end of an eventful week in which the president trampled norms and tested laws governing his control of the U.S. military. President Trump is set to kick off a one-year countdown to America's 250th birthday with a speech July 3 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Several groups plan protests across America during the Fourth of July weekend. Women's March and 50501 Movement are organizing these events. They aim to voice opposition to Donald Trump's policies. Protests will occur in all 50 states. A second day of protests, 'Good Trouble Lives On,' is scheduled for July 17. President Trump is celebrating the Fourth of July in Washington, DC, with flyovers, fireworks and a speech. Follow here for the latest.
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