People attend “Salute to America 250” Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall in Washington on July 4, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
The Marine One helicopter flies over Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, S.D., on July 3, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Retired astronaut Harrison Schmitt holds an American flag as he stands onstage as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington on July 4, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images
Storm clouds roll in over the Marine Corps Memorial during the celebration of America's 250th birthday in Arlington, Va., on July 4, 2026. Pete Marovich/Getty Images
A Fire Department of the City of New York boat sprays its hoses for the Sail4th 250 parade of tall ships in New York City on July 4, 2026. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive onstage during the “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington on July 4, 2026. Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images
A woman wears patriotic face paint as she walks along a street in Washington ahead of the “Salute to America Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2026. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle sails during the International Naval Review 250 in New York City on July 4, 2026. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during an event marking 250 years of the American military at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va., on July 1, 2026. Ken Cedeno/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
A member of the U.S. Navy stands by as a canon is fired aboard the USS Kearsarge in the New York City harbor ahead of the International Naval Review, in New York City, on July 4, 2026. Vincent Alban/Getty Images
Soccer fans celebrate by tossing each other in the air at San Pedro Square Market after a watch party where the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match in San Jose, Calif., on July 1, 2026. Heather Diehl/Getty Images
The Aspen Acres fire burns in Rye, Colo., on July 3, 2026. Over 73,000 acres have burned in the fire, making it the eighth biggest fire in Colorado history. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images
WWII veteran Harry F. Rose (L), U.S. Marine Corps veteran Donald G. Graves (C) and retired U.S. Army Captain Ken Schubring and his son (R) stand on stage as U.S. President Donald Trump (unseen) speaks during the “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington on July 4, 2026. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images
Aircraft perform an aerial flyover trailing red, white, and blue smoke over the Hudson River in Jersey City, N.J., on July 4, 2026. Andres Kudacki/Getty Images
Fireworks light up the Manhattan skyline during the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks celebration in New York City, as seen from Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., on July 4, 2026. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images
Falun Dafa’s Tian Guo Marching Band performs during Independence Day celebrations in Washington on July 4, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
People watch fireworks in Washington on July 4, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
President Donald Trump arrives in a Freedom250-themed train ahead of a dedication ceremony for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, N.D., on July 1, 2026. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
A person cools off with water from an open fire hydrant during a heat wave on the West Side of Chicago, on July 2, 2026. Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images
People walk along a street at sunset ahead of the arrival of the forecasted Super Typhoon Bavi in Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, on July 4, 2026. Yuichi Yamazaki/AFP via Getty Images
Ewan Blaine Vance cools off his father Vice President JD Vance aboard the USS Kearsarge at the International Naval Review 250 in New York City on July 4, 2026. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Contestants dressed as Dalmatians ride a tandem bike during the Red Bull Spin Off Race at the Wharf in Washington, on June 27, 2026. Contestants design and build a custom, non-motorized tandem bicycle and race for the fastest time on a course over water. Al Drago/Getty Images
The Great American State Fair in Washington on July 2, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
The jersey worn by New York Knicks basketball player Jalen Brunson during the 2026 “NBA Finals Debut” during a press preview at the Sotheby's Breuer building in New York, on July 1, 2026. The shirt will be put to auction as part of the “Summer Season at the Breuer” from late June through mid-August 2026. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in in Keystone, S.D., on July 3, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Fireworks explode as part of the U.S. Independence Day celebration ahead of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 football match between Paraguay and France at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026. Jewel Samad/AFP via Getty Images
U.S. Navy's C-2A Greyhounds fly during the International Naval Review 250 in New York City on July 4, 2026. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (C) poses for a picture with a group of newly naturalized U.S. citizens after he delivered a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall in New York City, on July 3, 2026. Anna Connors - Pool/Getty Images
The Capitol Building is lit up during sunset in Washington, on July 2, 2026. Finn Gomez/Getty Images
A boy prepares to compete in the sheep riding event during the town's annual Independence Day holiday rodeo in Sutherland, Neb., on July 3, 2026. Scott Olson/Getty Images
The sun sets over the Pacific Ocean in Huntington Beach, Calif., on July 1, 2026. Global ocean sea surface temperatures broke records in June, with Earth’s average ocean temperatures hitting about 69.5 degrees Fahrenheit on June 21, marking an “unprecedented“ new record for June. Mario Tama/Getty Images
(L-R) Retired astronaut Harrison Schmitt, and Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen stand onstage as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the “Salute to America” Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington on July 4, 2026. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images
Fireworks celebrating America's 250th over Washington are seen from behind the Marine Corps Memorial in Arlington, Va., on July 5, 2026. Pete Marovich/Getty Images
