Published July 3, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Trump displays a 1777 flag, one of the nation's first, at his Fourth of July speech
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Trump displayed one of the nation's first flags, dating from 1777, on stage during his Fourth of July speech. He also recognized the Artemis II astronauts during the address, telling them he assumes they are heading to Mars, and closed out the holiday with a speech and fireworks.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when The Nation reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from New York Post. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
