On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the most important milestone in our country’s history—250 years of American Independence. “With a single sheet of parchment and 56 signatures, America began the greatest political journey in human history,” said President Trump of this momentous anniversary.
Under the President’s leadership, the Salute to America 250 Task Force (“Task Force 250”) has commenced the planning of a full year of festivities to officially launch on Memorial Day, 2025 and continue through July 4th, 2026.The White House is engaging and encouraging the entire federal government, state and local governments, the private sector, non-profit and educational institutions, and every citizen across this country to join in this historic celebration. Task Force 250 invites citizens to have a renewed love of American history, experience the beauty of our country, and ignite a spirit of adventure and innovation that will raise our nation to new heights over the next 250 years
December 26, 2025On December 26, 1776, the full might of General George Washington’s Continental Army was revealed along the frozen riverbanks of Pennsylvania when the Patriots triumphed at the Battle of Trenton—one of the most legendary battles in American history, which rescued the Revolution and rekindled the cause of independence in the heart of every American.Just months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Patriots’ rally for freedomhad nearly collapsed. Driven from New York, beaten across New Jersey, and forced into Pennsylvania, the Continental Army was exhausted, undersupplied, and on the verge of breaking down. General Washington determined that only a bold and decisive victory could reverse the tides of misfortune. Across the Delaware River, he saw in the Hessian troops in Trenton, New Jersey—German soldiers fighting for the British—a desperately-needed opportunity to seize back momentum and change the course of the war and the course of history.On Christmas night, as a fierce winter storm swept across the region, Washington ordered 2,400 weary soldiers into boats and began his epic crossing of the Delaware River—a moment now immortalized in the American imagination. Despite extraordinary dangers, his men pushed artillery, horses, and provisions through ice-choked waters for 11 hours, then marched 9 gruelingmiles—many without boots on their feet—toward Trenton through unrelenting cold, leaving a trail of blood in the snowy hills.At dawn, General Washington’s troops gathered in frigid darkness to prepare for a surprise strike against the Hessian auxiliaries hired by the British. They advanced on the town from two directions. American cannons opened fire, Patriot infantry pressed forward, and the Hessian defenders— caught off guard—struggled to mount an organized response. After 2 hours of close fighting, the 900 Hessian mercenaries surrendered, and the Continental Army emerged triumphant.The crossing of the Delaware and the victory at Trenton—steered by the fearless leadership of General Washington—restored confidence in the American cause and changed the Revolution. The Patriots’ victory proved that courage and determination could overcome fear and despair. Despite being exhausted, unpaid, under-equipped, and teetering on the edge of defeat, they valiantly showed the world that they were not only capable of winning but also that they would never waver in their righteous crusade for independence and that the American spirit would always triumph over forces of anguish, adversity, and affliction.In the harsh winter of 1776, our ancestors demonstrated that, when the future of our Nation is threatened, Americans endure and prevail. Their endurance in the face of cold, hunger, and uncertainty laid the foundation for the country we now uphold. Today, we salute the valiant men whose victory at Trenton secured our proud inheritance of liberty. As we approach 250 glorious years of American independence and continue the work of saving our country, we look to their unwavering grit, valor, and patriotism—and in their honor, we vow to never stop fighting for the sacred causes that sustain our Republic, our way of life, and our birthright of freedom.
Today marks an extraordinary milestone for rural health care in America. The Trump Administration announced funding awards to states through the Rural Health Transformation Program— an unprecedented $50 billion investment established by Republicans under President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts legislation.This historic initiative, which every single Democrat voted AGAINST, represents the largest federal investment in rural health care in American history. Access to quality care should not be determined by your zip code. Today’s announcement highlights the Trump Administration’s commitment to strengthening the rural health workforce, modernizing facilities and technology, and deploying innovative care models that bring high-quality health services to rural communities nationwide
