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Treasury to Begin Minting $1 Gold Trump Coin Featuring President’s Face
Critics question whether the coins are legal and argue that President Trump is using the currency to celebrate himself.
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Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian
Publicly and behind the scenes, the president continues to try to impose his own views of American history and culture, presenting an ongoing challenge to Lonnie Bunch, the institution’s leader.
Inside Trump’s Ideological Fight With the Smithsonian

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How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th
The president placed his image and initiatives front and center, blurring the line, critics said, between loyalty to nation and loyalty to him.
How Trump Put Himself in the Middle of America’s 250th

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America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
Independence Day celebrations were canceled nationwide and the Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire. Yet Americans still found countless ways to celebrate.
America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire

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In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes
A centerpiece address for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.
In Fourth of July Speech, Trump Celebrates America and Derides Foes

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Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech
Thousands of people stood in security lines for hours in severe heat to reach the National Mall, only to be ordered to leave as events were set to start. Some refused.
Crowds Evacuated as Storms Menace Washington Ahead of Trump Speech

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Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th
Gavin Newsom and Wes Moore, potential 2028 contenders, cast President Trump’s record as a betrayal of American ideals, while the president disparaged their party as extreme.
Democrats Clash With Trump, as Political Tensions Rise on America’s 250th

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White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations
The group, wearing clothing associated with the organization Patriot Front, assembled near Capitol Hill before leaving the district.
White Nationalists March in Washington Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations

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It’s heat dome 1, George Washington 0.
In Philadelphia, extreme temperatures forced the cancellation of some events, including the city’s big parade and a ceremonial pitching of George Washington’s field tent.
It’s heat dome 1, George Washington 0.

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times
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NYT > World News

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Happy Birthday to Us
A forgotten founder. A tour of Revolutionary taverns. But first, a royal wedding.
Happy Birthday to Us

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In Washington, oppressive heat alters plans for 250th celebrations.
The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.
In Washington, oppressive heat alters plans for 250th celebrations.

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How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.
Away from the turmoil in Washington, Americans will mark July 4 in their own patriotic ways. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppelin.
How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times
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How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.
Away from the turmoil in Washington, Americans will mark July 4 in their own patriotic ways. Expect rodeos, line dancing, Tejano music and Led Zeppelin.
How Do You Celebrate America’s 250-Year Experiment? However You Want.

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times
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What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July
My adrenaline was pumping, and I had more or less learned how to use my ejector seat, but the flight was really a reminder of France’s role in securing American independence 250 years ago.
What a French Fighter Jet Ride Taught Me About the Fourth of July

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At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’
On the eve of July 4, President Trump extolled the nation’s founders while branding his opponents as “communists” in what seemed to be a warm-up for November.
At Mount Rushmore, Trump Veers From Patriotism to ‘Communism’

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country
Even as an oppressive heat wave stifled much of the United States, the nationwide party continued.
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Across the Country

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America Unites for a Day of Grand 250th Celebrations
From large events in the biggest cities to small-town gatherings to backyard barbecues, a divided America is finding many ways to salute itself.
America Unites for a Day of Grand 250th Celebrations

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times
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Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington
The 100-degree-plus heat that has enveloped the nation’s capital shut down the Great American State Fair until 5 p.m. on Friday.
Oppressive Heat Alters Plans for 250th Celebrations in Washington

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Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes
Sunlight and abuse have taken a toll on the document, encased in bulletproof glass. But the Trump administration “hasn’t put much emphasis on it,” a former archivist notes.
Once the Centerpiece of Celebration, a Faded Declaration Recedes

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NYT > World News

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A U.S. Independence Celebration Damaged a Museum in Belgium
There were black marks left on a structure in a central Brussels park after a fireworks display, the American ambassador to Belgium confirmed.
A U.S. Independence Celebration Damaged a Museum in Belgium

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Trump to Speak at Mount Rushmore at 250th Anniversary Event
It’s not the first time the president has made a big speech at the monument.
Trump to Speak at Mount Rushmore at 250th Anniversary Event

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Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Washington Expands Ahead of Holiday
Nearly 5,000 Guard troops are in the capital, double the number initially deployed. Many have passed the time washing off graffiti and picking up trash.
Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Washington Expands Ahead of Holiday

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How Communities Across the U.S. Are Ringing in America’s 250th
Plans include an air show in Texas, 18,500 fireworks in Idaho and a frog-jumping contest in Missouri.
How Communities Across the U.S. Are Ringing in America’s 250th

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Happy Birthday, America
On the country’s 250th anniversary, what is actually being celebrated?
Happy Birthday, America

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Trump-Linked Firm’s Fees for Organizing Freedom 250 Events Remain Secret
Event Strategies, Inc., a longtime vendor to President Trump’s campaigns, is organizing the Great American State Fair and the July 4 celebrations.
Trump-Linked Firm’s Fees for Organizing Freedom 250 Events Remain Secret

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Boston Is Drinking Like It’s 1776. The Founding Fathers Would Be Proud.
A summer of celebratory drinking is underway in the birthplace of the American Revolution. But however tipsy the tourists get, the founders probably had them beat.
Boston Is Drinking Like It’s 1776. The Founding Fathers Would Be Proud.

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America Rings In 250th Birthday Amid Deep Polarization and Political Rifts
How does a deeply polarized country come together to have a birthday party?
America Rings In 250th Birthday Amid Deep Polarization and Political Rifts

© Alex Kent/The New York Times