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Trump Marshals Americans, Historic Spirit of Defiance in Speech Celebrating US’s 250th Birthday

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION— In a late-night speech capping the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, President Donald Trump invoked familiar themes of patriotism, bravery, and sacrifice to declare that the story of the United States of America is worth cherishing while being far from over.

Though the threat of severe weather delayed the planned conclusion to Independence Day festivities in the nation’s capital, large crowds of determined Americans and visitors were observed surging towards the National Mall to view what the president teased as a record-breaking fireworks display, if not also his speech. The president, originally expected to give remarks around 10 p.m. EDT, took the stage at 11:15 p.m.

“That show tonight, you heard it was over. And what happened? You came back,” Trump observed. “And this American flag still waves, proud and free and beautiful. We have thrived and flourished because our founders were great. Our cause was just. Our people are brave. Our culture is exceptional. And our destiny is written by God.”

“And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all,” he continued. “It still roars in the hearts of our nation’s capital. It still burns in the heart of every patriot, thunders through every city and town. And it still lights the entire world with the glow of American liberty. And there is nothing like that.”

Punctuating the president’s remarks were numerous living and material manifestations of that enduring spirit.

The commander in chief, in a characteristic flair, displayed “flags that have seen a lot,” including one of the nation’s earliest, dating back to 1777. Bearing 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent the number of American colonies who declared their independence from Great Britain 250 years earlier, Trump highlighted a “real deal” flag which flew victorious at the Battle of Saratoga in New York. The battle, considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War, was a key American victory which secured a French alliance.

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“One out of every 100 Americans gave their lives in the fight for independence,” he reflected while noting the flags “remind us of who these heroes were and what they gave us.”

The president then recalled the heroism of William Carney, who escaped slavery to become a Union soldier in the 54th Massachusetts Infantry during the Civil War. Carney was participating in the 1863 assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina when his regiment’s color bearer was shot. Despite suffering multiple severe........

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