Wishing everyone a happy Independence Day, President Trump said, ”America is still the most powerful nation in the world.”
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The United States has completed 250 years of its independence. America became independent on July 4, 1776. Saturday, July 4, 2026, is being celebrated as ‘America 250’.
This year, the US government is celebrating ‘America 250’ with a special ceremony. The US government plans to organize historical, cultural, and educational programs throughout the year by making Saturday a public holiday across the country.
American independence officially began in 1776. The Second Continental Congress passed a resolution to declare independence from Britain on July 2, 1776. The document was formally proclaimed on July 4 after the final language and amendments to the Declaration of Independence were approved on July 2. America has been celebrating this day as Independence Day.
This is how America became independent.
America was originally a country made up of 13 states. Before independence, 13 colonies of America were under British rule. Not only was Britain's political interference, but Americans were already demanding independence at that time. In particular, the policies of 'taxation without representation', trade restrictions, and political interference forced all 13 states of America to become British colonies.
The First Continental Congress was held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1774 for independence. Which is also the former capital of America. Representatives from 12 colonies (now states) participated in the First Continental Congress except for the state of Georgia. The first congressional meeting of the 12 colony representatives brought the American independence movement to a decisive turning point, ending the American Revolutionary War that began in 1775.
A five-member committee was formed under the leadership of Thomas Jefferson to prepare the Declaration of Independence. He is the third president of the United States. Jefferson was president from 1801–1809. The committee included John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingston. The committee revised the draft prepared by Jefferson and approved it by Congress. With the approval of Congress, America became independent from Britain. The date of that approval is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States.
13 states in ‘Old America’
The initial 13 colonies (current states) that gained independence were Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island. The United States, which began with these colonies, expanded to 50 states and became the United States of America. On Independence Day, President Trump said, ‘America’s enemies have disappeared from history.’
Speaking at a ceremony held at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, Trump said that America's enemies have disappeared into the depths of history since the Cold War.
President Trump praised the power and history of the American military, saying, "We have built the most powerful military in the world. We won two world wars. After that, our enemies have disappeared into the depths of history. America is still the most powerful country in the world."
Trump has also made strong comments about the recent conflicts. He said that the United States defeated Venezuela in a single day and hit Iran hard. Trump, who is facing tensions between various countries, also claimed that the United States is a liberal nation. Trump said that he has given a week for the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and this will prove that America is liberal.
Trump declared that America has made great progress as it celebrates 250 years of independence. “At 250 years of history, America is the oldest republic in the world, the freest people in the world, and the most just and enduring constitution,” Trump said.
