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Trump speaks and National Mall fireworks are back on after stormy delay

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Severe thunderstorms briefly derailed America's two hundred fiftieth birthday celebration at the National Mall, prompting attendees to seek shelter, according to NPR. Organizers regrouped quickly, however—the fireworks show proceeded as planned, and Trump spoke at the event.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/04/nx-s1-5882179/washingtons-...

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