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America Marks Its 250th Birthday With Storms, Sweat and Fire
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- America's 250th birthday celebration on the Fourth of July featured a massive fireworks display in Washington, D.C., starting just before midnight and continuing into the early hours of the Fifth.
- The coast-to-coast festivities included fighter jets, marching bands, dirt bikes, and were marked by unpredictable weather, including lightning, record heat, and storms.
- Severe storms approaching the capital forced a sudden evacuation just as the headline event—a presidential address followed by the world's largest fireworks show—was about to begin.
- Despite the disruption, President Trump delivered his speech shortly after 11 p.m., emphasizing the nation's resilience and unity after 250 years.
