Trump's Self-Centered Approach to America's 250th Anniversary Celebrations
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Nikki McCann Ramirez, Jack Crosbie
Summary
This article critiques Donald Trump's efforts to center America's 250th anniversary (the semiquincentennial) celebrations around himself and his personal brand, rather than the country as a whole. It details how Trump has branded the celebration as "Freedom 250," put his face on federal buildings and commemorative items, and shaped the festivities to reflect his particular vision of America. The piece presents an incomplete list of examples showing how Trump has made the milestone about his own legacy and self-image.
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Rolling StoneTrump's Self-Centered Approach to America's 250th Anniversary Celebrationsrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledDonald Trump's favorite thing about America is that he lives in it.
Trump has put his personal stamp on every American institution within his reach, and the celebration of the country's 250th anniversary, known confusingly as the semiquincentennial, is no exception.
Instead of a celebration of the country, Trump's 'Freedom 250' celebrations honor a particular vision of America — one set by one man.
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