President Trump has praised Americans as ‘a historic and heroic people’, in a speech on the nation's 250th anniversary.

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President Trump has praised Americans as ‘a historic and heroic people’, in a speech on the nation's 250th anniversary.

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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.

The president's speech, which wrapped up just before midnight, touched on political themes including the rejection of communism, his backing of the Save America Act and the right to bear arms.

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Al Jazeera also reported on the story, highlighting that president trump describes milestone as ‘one of the most joyous and glorious’ in us’s history in campaign style speech.

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