ALT An individual in military uniform sings into a microphone on stage. Behind them, a large screen displays "Freedom 250" with stars and stripes.

ALT A person in a crowd holds up an American flag with both hands, wearing a patriotic shirt. The scene is outdoors with clear blue skies and trees in the background. Other people in the crowd are seen, with one shading their eyes and another in a USA-themed hat.

ALT A group of individuals dressed in historical military uniforms perform with drums and brass instruments on a grassy field. Behind them, a large banner displays "Freedom 250" with stars and stripes.

ALT Blurred reflection of the Washington Monument and parts of the U.S. flag seen on a glass building facade, with a circular arrangement of stars surrounding the number "1250" on the left.

ALT The U.S. Army Herald Trumpets, led by Maj. Aaron Morris, open A Kick-off Celebration for the Great American State Fair with \u201CAmerica 250: Our Sacred Honor,\u201D composed by Staff Sgt. Alex Tedrow, at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2026. The performance was one of several by U.S. military musicians commemorating the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Minto)

ALT Soldiers from The U.S. Army Band \u201CDownrange\u201D perform during A Kick-off Celebration for the Great American State Fair at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., June 24, 2026. The performance by the musicians from the U.S. military was one of several commemorating the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Minto)

ALT U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Commander-in-Chief\u2019s Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), conduct a ceremonial rifle volley on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aiyana Bridges)

ALT U.S. Soldiers assigned to the Continental Color Guard, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), present the colors on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., June 25th, 2026. The Great American State Fair is a national celebration of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, bringing together all 50 states and U.S. territories on the National Mall to showcase the people, innovation, history, and traditions that have shaped the Nation over the past two and a half centuries. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kiara Rawls)