US President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed America as the "crowning achievement of human history", in his speech in Washington. Trump claimed that under his presidency the Unite…

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed America as the "crowning achievement of human history", in his speech in Washington. Trump claimed that under his presidency the Unite…

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed America as the "crowning achievement of human history", in his speech in Washington. Trump claimed that under his presidency the Unite…

Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked US' 250th birthday

The US has marked its 250th birthday with fireworks and flyovers - but celebrations across the country were complicated by extreme weather.

"The American dream is back," US President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd during a delayed rally in Washington's National Mall, before what he described as the world's largest firework display.

The 4 July federal holiday commemorates the 13 US colonies signing the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to end British rule.

Despite the celebrations, Trump has been criticised for making himself central to the milestone and politicising the celebrations.

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Al Jazeera also reported on the story, highlighting that us president donald trump on saturday hailed america as the "crowning achievement of human history", in his speech in washington. trump claimed that under his presidency the unite…

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