American People today celebrate the 242nd Independence Day on July 4th, 2018
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
VietPress USA (July 4th, 2018): We, the VietPress USA News Agency in California, wish American people and families a Happiest Independence Day on the 4th of July 2018.
"Independence Day (colloquial: the Fourth of July; July Fourth; the Fourth) is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and were no longer part of the British Empire. The Congress actually voted to declare independence two days earlier, on July 2.
Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States" (Wikipedia).
Today on the 242nd Independence Day of the United States, President Donald Trump gave his speech from the White House. Read this news from AP on Yahoo News at: https://www.yahoo.com/news/latest-trump-evokes-independence-signers-video-tweet-154241086--politics.html
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The Latest: Trump says military keeps America safe, strong
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump (all times local):
6:20 p.m.
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military keeps America safe, strong, proud, mighty and free and thanks them for serving.
Trump addressed hundreds of military families Wednesday at a White House Fourth of July picnic. He was accompanied by his wife, Melania.
The president says the adoption of the Declaration of Independence 242 years ago changed the course of human history. But he adds that America is free only because of the brave Americans who are willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to defend the country. Trump says he's happy to celebrate with some of these men and women.
The military families are also being treated to a concert on the South Lawn and a view of the annual fireworks show on the National Mall.
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11:25 a.m.
President Donald Trump has tweeted a military-themed, Independence Day video greeting to the nation.
In a short recording, Trump said Wednesday he and first lady Melania Trump wished everyone a happy holiday.
Trump noted the day marked the 242nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. But his focus was on the U.S. military and veterans. Trump declared, "Our freedom has been earned through the blood and sweat and sacrifice of American heroes. And these are great American heroes."
Trump is to hold a picnic Wednesday afternoon for military families at the White House, followed by a concert and with a view of the National Park Service's fireworks display.
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12:04 a.m.
President Donald Trump celebrated active-duty service members and veterans during a military tribute on the eve of Independence Day.
Delivering remarks at a "Salute to Service" charity dinner at the Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, Trump praised "Americans of every generation" who served in the armed forces.
The event was held in conjunction with the PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic, which has been rechristened as "A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier." The venerable resort is owned by the state's Republican governor, presidential ally Jim Justice.
Highlighting his efforts to boost spending for the military, Trump said, "As the golfers can tell you, the stronger we get, the less likely it is that we will have to use it."
An avid golfer, Trump praised the "incredible athletes" in attendance.
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