US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates America's 250th birthday, receives Liberty Medal
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, celebrated America’s 250th birthday with a speech, praising the nation’s tradition of welcoming immigrants. The National Constitution Center also awarded the pope with a Liberty Medal.
Trump allies and Christian leaders kick off America’s 250th birthday with religious rally on National Mall
The event has also drawn some criticism. The Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, CEO of the Interfaith Alliance, argued it promoted a narrow view of American religious identity. “This is an opportunity for America to celebrate the diversity that is our religious heritage,” Raushenbush told NBC News on Sunday. “Unfortunately, what we’re seeing with Rededicate is…