⚡In a speech on Saturday night, the U.S. president, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, said, “Here, at the National Mall (an area in the U.S. capital), we celebrate the victory of freedom over tyranny, the triumph of freedom over oppression, and the enduring victory of the American spirit from July 4, 1776 to July 4, 2026.” He added: “Tonight, our country is stronger, freer, wealthier, safer, and prouder than at any time in our history.”