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Administration says the 250th anniversary commemoration began on Jan. 1, 2026

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Federal or official year-long commemoration activities for the 250th anniversary had a stated start date of January 1, 2026.

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President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring 2026 the “Year of Celebration and Rededication” to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The proclamation calls on Americans to celebrate the nation’s founding, reflect on its history and blessings, and rededicate themselves to liberty and justice, encouraging programs and observances across schools, churches, businesses, the military, and families. It repeatedly invokes religious language and the example of Founding Fathers in framing the commemoration.
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The White House proclamation dated January 29, 2026 states explicitly: “On January 1, 2026, the United States began our year-long commemoration ... 250 years of American freedom and independence.” Federal actions and agency planning (e.g., Executive Order 14189 and Library of Congress guidance) also describe 2026 as a year-long commemoration of the nation’s 250th (semiquincentennial). Verdict: True — primary U.S. government sources show the United States began a year-long commemoration on January 1, 2026.

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  1. Update · Jan 30, 2026, 10:22 AMTrue
    The White House proclamation dated January 29, 2026 states explicitly: “On January 1, 2026, the United States began our year-long commemoration ... 250 years of American freedom and independence.” Federal actions and agency planning (e.g., Executive Order 14189 and Library of Congress guidance) also describe 2026 as a year-long commemoration of the nation’s 250th (semiquincentennial). Verdict: True — primary U.S. government sources show the United States began a year-long commemoration on January 1, 2026.
  2. Original article · Jan 29, 2026
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