First on FOX: The White House has launched a new “Path of Independence” video lecture series leading up to America’s 250th birthday, and the Trump administration is planning a year-round festival to commemorate it.
The series marks a key moment in American history ahead of the start of the Trump administration’s year-round festival, which begins on the same day as the first engagement of the Revolutionary War in 1775 and begins on Memorial Day to mark the 250th anniversary of America.
The video was produced in a partnership between the Department of Education and Hillsdale University, whose chairman appeared in an introductory video that launched the series.
“President Trump wants to open his heart and celebrate the 250th anniversary of his declaration of independence next year.” Hillsdale President Larry P.Arn He said in his introductory video. “One of the things we have to do to commemorate something — it just means remembering together — first of all, if we don’t know it well, we don’t remember it very well. So part of the purpose of this series of lectures is to remember.”
Fireworks above the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol, on July 4, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The “Path of Independence” video series will peak at the beginning of a year-long festival in the Trump administration, celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
January, President Donald Trump To lead the planning and execution of this “extraordinary celebration,” he signed an executive order to establish a task force for the White House. The White House plans to engage with the federal government, state and local governments, the private sector, nonprofit organizations and educational institutions as a whole.
Arnn’s introductory message, which launched the video series on Saturday, also paired with the first episode of the video series commemorating the battle between Lexington and Concord. Additional episodes The White House website, It is released regularly to commemorate important events related to the founding of America.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, was the first military involvement that led to America’s independence from Britain and ultimately signing. Declaration of independence. The 10-minute video shares the story of this pivotal moment in history, from a historical perspective at Hillsdale University.
In addition to two videos in the series, the White House is reading the poem “Paul Libyaride” this weekend to commemorate the beginning of the fight for America’s independence. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt is posted throughout social media. This poem commemorates Paul Revere’s riding in the middle of the night on April 18, 1775.
“President Trump has a strong sense of honoring our nation’s heritage ahead of this monumental anniversary, and has signed an executive order to create the United States 250 Task Force,” Leavitt told Fox News Digital. “The Road to Independence” video series brings the incredible story of our country to the public as we prepare to celebrate America together in July 2026. ”
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watched the elevated roads on July 4, 2020, attending a salute and American event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. (Chris Kleponis/Polaris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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During President Trump’s first term, he held a unique “America to Salute” event July 4th In 2019, this was different from the typical Independence Day celebrations by past presidents. The event included a prominent display of tanks parked near the national mall and military hardware with military overpasses by a series of aircraft. It also included a speech from the president about the stairs at the Lincoln Memorial and a typical fireworks display.
