4th of July celebrations live updates: Times Square ball drops, Sail4th Parade of Tall Ships begins
Happy birthday, dear America, happy 250th birthday to you!
The land of the free and the home of the brave turns a quarter of a millennium old Saturday, and Americans from sea to shining sea are pulling out all the stops.
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In New York City, the Times Square ball will drop when the clock strikes midnight Friday into Saturday, kicking off the Big Apple’s patriotic festivities.
Plus, a once-in-a-lifetime Sail4th 250 Parade of Tall Ships will begin its voyage in New York Harbor on July 4, featuring 80 ships and 150 aircraft from international militaries in a blockbuster celebration that will last six days.
And Macy’s July 4th fireworks show will celebrate its own 50th anniversary with a “kaleidoscope of color” illuminating NYC’s iconic skyline.
Down in the nation’s capital, President Trump has an epic “Salute to America” bash planned for Saturday afternoon and night on the National Mall. A world record-setting 851,000 fireworks, more than two dozen military flyovers and a reflective speech by the leader of the free world are on the agenda for the Washington, DC event.
Follow The Post’s live updates for the latest news, pics and more from America 250 celebrations across the nation:
A happy 250th birthday letter to America from President Donald Trump
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Donald J. Trump
President Trump reflects on America’s 250th birthday, emphasizing the nation’s history of winning and the unyielding spirit that forged it.
He highlights key historical events like the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Civil War, underscoring the importance of strength, power, and honesty for the nation’s future.
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The Great Depression showed us: Even when the American Dream is challenged, this country’s spirit is resilient
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Megan Gorman
The Great Depression, marked by 25% unemployment and widespread bank failures, was a decade of profound economic hardship.
This era, however, highlighted American resilience and led to crucial institutional reforms.
The creation of Social Security and stronger financial regulations were key lessons from this challenging period.
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A place of living history, the White House has always been the People’s House
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Stewart D. McLaurin
The White House, designed by James Hoban and completed in 1800, has been home to every U.S. president since John Adams.
Despite physical changes, its core idea as a “dream house” for the nation remains, as highlighted by historian William Seale.
It stands as a living testament to American democracy, holding tangible connections to presidential life through its artifacts and rooms.
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Navy, military fleet prepares for patriotic Sail4th Parade of Tall Ships event in New York harbor
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Post Staff
