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“Young Washington” grossed $7.65 million in just 2,700 theaters on America’s 250th birthday, beating “Toy Story 5.”

President Donald Trump hosts a Fourth of July celebration on America’s 250th anniversary at the White House on Saturday, July 4. The president spoke on the eve of Independence Day at Mount Rushmore, extolling the virtues of American greatness ahead

A breathtaking display of drone technology appeared in the sky over north Texas this week as the 250th was commemorated with drone-created American images that included a flying bald eagle, the moon astronauts, and an animated bust of George Washington.

It’s the Secret Service officer who bumps my fist through the window of my Mustang as I pull onto the White House campus, and as he wishes me “a Blessed Day.”

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo held a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on Friday evening local time, with Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko among the guests.

Washington, DC, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s independence on July 4 with what is set to be the “largest” fireworks display in U.S. history — a 40-minute display involving 850,000 fireworks.

NEW YORK, July 3 (UPI) — Frasier legend Kelsey Grammer says Thomas Fairfax, the 18th-century, Virginia plantation owner he plays in the new film Young Washington, changed the course of history.

Styles, along with two of Nashville’s most prolific and successful songwriters, Philbilly and Michael Dulaney, went into a writers’ room to chase down a song for Breitbart’s American Soundtrack. When they came out, they had wrestled it, creating a poignant and yet unflinching exploration into some of the circumstances by which A Soldier’s Born.

President Donald Trump shared with his 12.9 million Truth Social followers Breitbart’s own Jon Kahn and Grammy-nominated Nashville hit-maker Michael Farren‘s new patriotic anthem The United Saints of America, the president saying “Everyone should listen to ‘The United Saints of America.’” “Breitbart’s @jonkahnmusic

President of Argentina Javier Milei participated in a reception celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.

Breitbart’s own Jon Kahn, has had much success in the music world, having many of his songs placed in Film-TV and he has worked with members of Creed, the Foo Fighters, and The Wallflowers. But something special happens, when Kahn turns his musical attention to America.

Neighbors in California are fighting to keep their American flags displayed outside their homes after the HOA said they must remove them.

It’s impossible to celebrate America’s 250th birthday without acknowledging the importance of the arts, culture, and storytelling. As part of Breitbart’s special coverage for the 250, we reached out to some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters and artists and asked them to write original songs that reflect how they feel about America. The acoustic performances you will see mark the first time these songs have been heard by anyone and the first time these songs have been performed by their respective writers-artists. Breitbart has teamed up with SiriusXM to create a special broadcast that will air as we approach July 4th that will showcase all these songs consecutively. We are proud to present our readers with what we are calling American Soundtrack.

America’s capital is expecting a tourism boom as visitors flock to Washington, DC, to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday.

President Donald Trump highlighted how America’s 250th anniversary was “a time to be proud” of the nation’s past, along with a time to “expand our ambitions, and raise our expectations of what America can be.”

It’s impossible to celebrate America’s 250 birthday without acknowledging the importance of the arts, culture, and storytelling. As part of Breitbart’s special coverage for the 250, we reached out to some of Nashville’s most talented songwriters and artists and asked

A giant Ferris wheel has been erected on the National Mall and will be open to the public for the duration of the Freedom 250 celebration in Washington, DC.

Country star Carrie Underwood shared a patriotic flag display on her sprawling Tennessee property in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.

Washington, DC, is gearing up for “Rededicate 250,” which will take place May 17 on the National Mall and is described as a “National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving.”

May 4 (UPI) — Capital Concerts has announced the lineup for the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert special.

President Donald Trump is slated to read a few verses from the Bible Tuesday evening as part of the “America Reads The Bible” initiative.

The White House has launched an interactive mobile museum tour to mark America’s 250th anniversary.