Thousands Attend ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Celebration on National Mall

Americans gathered in the nation’s capital to kick off festivities honoring the country’s 250th anniversary.
Thousands Attend ‘Rededicate 250’ Prayer Celebration on National Mall
Thousands of Americans gather for the Rededicate 250 celebration on the National Mall in Washington on May 17, 2026. Travis Gillmore/The Epoch Times
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WASHINGTON—Thousands of Americans came together on a bright, sunny Sunday on May 17 on the National Mall for a faith-based celebration known as “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving.”

The Washington Monument rose above the stage under puffy white clouds mixed with brilliant blue skies, as the Capitol dome loomed behind the audience and the Smithsonian Castle framed the crowd.

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Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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