The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.
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Trump's shorter-than-expected but substantive speech on the Fourth of July celebrated American exceptionalism and sharpened attacks against communism.
A centerpiece address for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration devoted time to American history, but had all the hallmarks of a Trump rally.
A massive, nearly 40-minute fireworks display celebrated America's 250th anniversary from Washington, D.C., during the Salute to America 250 on the National Mall. The event had been delayed for hours due to severe weather.
Trump says he will still speak in Washington, DC, after a thunderstorm delayed celebrations in the US capital.
"Storms bring luck to whatever the occasion," Trump said. "We will wait it out, I don't care if it's 2:00 O'clock in the morning, or in one hour from now.
The National Mall has reopened after crowds sheltered due to severe weather in Washington, D.C. President Trump is expected to deliver his speech as planned. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports on what to expect from the Salute to America 250 ...
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.
NBC News' Gary Grumbach reports from the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., where Salute to America 250 attendees have been told to seek shelter due to inclement weather possibly striking the National Mall.
Hundreds of masked white nationalists marched on Washington DC ahead of Freedom 250.