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.
US President Donald Trump’s speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
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.
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…
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US lawmakers have released a copy of a “birthday book” given to the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, which includes a note allegedly signed by US President Donald Trump. The book was released with a trove of documents that include Epstein’s will and his personal address book – with contacts that include…
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