America Celebrates Peru National Day
On behalf of the United States of America, I offer my congratulations to the people of the Republic of Peru as you celebrate the 205th anniversary of your independence. This…
Smithsonian Presents Melinda French Gates With Great Americans Medal
Signature Honor of the National Museum of American History Recognizes Extraordinary Achievement and Philanthropy in July 15 Ceremony The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will present its 11th Great…
Caterpillar Foundation To Give $2.3 Million to Smithsonian in Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary
Donation Brings Hands-On STEM Learning Resources to 40 Communities Across America In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, the Smithsonian received a donation of $2.3 million from the Caterpillar Foundation…
America Turns 250 — A Week for the History Books
America celebrated its 250th birthday in a way the Founders would have approved — with strength, faith, and unapologetic pride. President Trump addressed the nation at the National Mall on…
America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa
On this day 81 years ago, American forces emerged victorious from the Battle of Okinawa, a grueling test of American might, will, and sacrifice that would echo through the ages.…
America’s 250th Birthday Comes to Life at George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Independence Day Events Feature Fireworks Over the Potomac, a Naturalization Ceremony, Declaration of Independence Readings, Revolutionary War Demonstrations, Hot Air Balloon Exhibitions, and the New Education Center MOUNT VERNON, VA…
Presidential Message on the 251st Birthday of the United States Army
Today, our Nation celebrates the 251st birthday of the United States Army, the oldest branch of the most storied and feared fighting force the world has ever known. For over…
America 250: Presidential Message on the 250th Anniversary of the Virginia Declaration of Rights
On June 12, 1776, Virginia unanimously proclaimed the Virginia Declaration of Rights—the first official declaration of individual liberties in the American Colonies and one of the most consequential documents in…
First Lady Melania Trump Launches Fostering the Future Accounts America’s First Savings & Investment Vehicle for Foster Youth
First Lady Melania Trump launched her Fostering the Future Accounts, a new financial resource established to empower foster youth to be fiscally autonomous upon reaching the age of majority. “Fostering…
Mount Vernon Unveils Transformational New Education Center Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary
New $20 Million “George Washington: A Revolutionary Life” Exhibition Opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Attended by Donors, Civic Leaders, Elected Officials, and Visitors MOUNT VERNON, VA, June 11, 2026 —…