Washington, July 3 (IANS) The United States has unveiled a commemorative passport to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, pairing a redesigned travel document with plans to digitise much of the passport application process in the coming months.The special edition passport features custom artwork commemorating America’s founding while retaining the security features of the standard U.S. passport. It will be available to the public from July 6.Speaking at the launch event in Washin…
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Washington, June 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will headline the launch of America’s year-long 250th anniversary celebrations next week, leading a massive patriotic gathering on the majestic National Mall that will feature military flyovers, cultural exhibitions, state pavilions and a programme designed to showcase the nation’s history, innovation and identity ahead of its semiquincentennial in 2026.The June 24 kick-off event will formally open the Great American State Fair, a 16-day expos…
Washington, June 10 (IANS) The United States is preparing to host what the White House says will be the largest sporting event in history, with FIFA World Cup 2026 expected to draw millions of visitors and offer a global platform to showcase the country during its 250th anniversary celebrations.Speaking at an Atlantic Council event in Washington, Andrew Giuliani, Executive Director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, said his mission was simple: “To make this the greatest s…