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President Donald Trump speaks ahead of fireworks at Mt Rushmore's America 250 event

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July 4, 2026

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The Epoch Times

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· Jul 4, 2026

LIVE NOW: Trump Attends Mount Rushmore Semiquincentennial Fireworks

President Donald Trump attends a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 3 to mark America’s semiquincentennial.

Investing.com

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations

Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 4, 2026

Spectacular fireworks display at Mount Rushmore as July Fourth celebrations commence

Fireworks have been displayed at Mount Rushmore following US President Donald Trump’s historic speech ahead of America’s 250th birthday on July Fourth.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 4, 2026

Full Mount Rushmore fireworks show 2026 after Trump speech commemorating America's 250th anniversary

A fireworks show lit up the sky above Mount Rushmore in South Dakota on July 3, 2026, following a speech from President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th birthday of the United States.

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· Jul 4, 2026

Gold, Glory, And A 250-Year Milestone: Trump Takes The Stage At Mount Rushmore

President Donald Trump took the stage at Mount Rushmore just after 11 p.m. ET on the eve of the United States’ semiquincentennial. In a 30-minute address leading into the July 4th celebrations, he focused heavily on national identity, upcoming elections, and foreign policy. “Tonight we gather on the eve of one of the most extraordinary [] Gold, Glory, And A 250-Year Milestone: Trump Takes The Stage At Mount Rushmore

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy

Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore for Fourth of July fireworks before heading to the Salute to America event on the National Mall Saturday.

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Related coverage for "President Donald Trump speaks ahead of fireworks at Mt Rushmore's America 250 event": The Epoch Times — LIVE NOW: Trump Attends Mount Rushmore Semiquincentennial Fireworks. Investing.com — Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations. Sky News Australia — Spectacular fireworks display at Mount Rushmore as July Fourth celebrations commence. USA TODAY — Full Mount Rushmore fireworks show 2026 after Trump speech commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Tampa Free Press — Gold, Glory, And A 250-Year Milestone: Trump Takes The Stage At Mount Rushmore. Fox News — Trump kicks off Fourth of July weekend with symbolic salute to America’s legacy