US President Donald Trump kicked off celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence on Wednesday (June 24), headlining the opening of the “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall.<br />The 16-day fair runs from June 25 to July 10, 2026 and aims to showcase exhibits from all US states and territories.<br />Trump said the fair marked the beginning of “the most unforgettable birthday party any country has ever seen.”<br />Military flyovers featuring a B-2 stealth bomber and F-35 fighter jets marked the opening event.<br /><br />Video by REUTERS / US NETWORK POOL<br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br />Visit our website at [https://www.manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/) <br /><br />Follow us: <br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br /><br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br /><br />Check out our Podcasts: <br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br />Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcher <br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein
