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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilled after it was repaired and painted as part of President Donald Trump’s “Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful” initiative ahead of America’s 250th anniversary in Washington on June 4, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he will hold what he described as “the Greatest Rally, EVER” on June 24 in Washington, D.C., as part of celebrations marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Trump said the event would feature speeches, patriotic music, military bands, and performances by country music singer Lee Greenwood and classical crossover artist Christopher Macchio.