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Washington marks America's 250th anniversary with sloppy and politicized celebrations

Le Monde (English) · Jul 3, 2026, 1:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Taken over by Donald Trump, the celebrations are set to culminate on Saturday with Independence Day. The pavilions installed on the National Mall in Washington, intended to honor history and popular culture, have failed to draw crowds.

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