The strangest show on earth: lightning, imperial hubris and a boring tour of Trump’s rhetorical back alleys | David Smith
Summary
President Donald Trump gave a speech on the 250th anniversary of the United States, delayed by lightning and bad weather. He spoke about America's history, values, and future while addressing a smaller crowd than expected.Key Facts
- The 250th anniversary event was delayed for four hours due to lightning strikes.
- President Trump spoke from a temporary stage between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial.
- Trump said the United States has been a model for other nations for 250 years.
- He referenced the founding fathers and their declaration that all men are created equal.
- Trump mentioned freedoms Americans have, like speech, religion, and the right to bear arms, including a personal comment about his own treatment.
- He recalled a historic naval victory at Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War.
- Estimated crowd numbers were reduced from 375,000 to 150,000 due to weather evacuations.
- The event included fireworks and was held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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