US marks 250th anniversary of Independence, Vance: We embrace the future without fear

Today, activities are being held across the United States of America to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Independence.

In Washington, DC alone, Independence Day is being marked with massive fireworks, a flyover by fighter jets, and a rally by President Donald Trump.

Festive concerts are also planned in New York, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles, where well-known music stars will take the stage.

The first message for this anniversary was delivered by Vice President JD Vance, who thanked President Donald Trump during a speech in New York. “Today we celebrate 250 years of America, facing the future without fear. We celebrate 250 years, proving what a free people can achieve,” Vance declared before sailors, police officers, US emergency workers, as well as dozens of navy chiefs visiting the country from around the world.

During his remarks, Vance read the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, which states: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights and among these rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

However, part of the planned activities has been disrupted after meteorologists warned of extremely high temperatures and storms, as a scorching heat wave has gripped parts of the eastern and central United States. As a result, many events across the country have been canceled, while others have been postponed until later in the day.

Yesterday evening, in a speech delivered at the iconic Mount Rushmore, US President Donald Trump described the celebration as “one of the most extraordinary days in the history of the world.” He also said that “the American identity is under a new attack,” adding that “there has been a relentless campaign… to wipe out our history, defame our heroes, erase our values, and indoctrinate our children.”