Donald Trump to speak at Mount Rushmore for Independence Day celebration

President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech at the iconic Mount Rushmore monument to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The event, scheduled for Friday evening, is billed as a "vibrant celebration of American history, culture, and patriotism." It will feature fireworks illuminating the sky over the national memorial and planned flyovers by military aircraft, mirroring traditional Independence Day festivities.

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You know, it's my dream to have my face on Mount Rushmore.

Details of Trump's speech remain undisclosed. The celebration comes amid criticism and mockery, partly fueled by recent technical glitches at other Independence Day events, including falling stage parts during a rehearsal in Washington D.C. The article also touches on Trump's past expressions of interest in having his likeness added to Mount Rushmore, a notion he has publicly mused about and which was reportedly discussed with former South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.

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Visitors to the park in the US state of South Dakota will find a vibrant celebration of American history, culture, and patriotism.