The Great American State Fair Kicks Off

The national event will run through July 10 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The Great American State Fair opens Thursday on the National Mall.

On Wednesday, President Trump kicked off the fair by touting America’s success under his leadership and likening his political movement to the American Revolution during remarks on the National Mall.

“Just like those patriots of 1776, over the past 17 months, we have taken power back from the far off political class,” Trump said. He added, “They’re trying to gain it back, but it’s not going to happen. We have reclaimed our sovereignty, regained our liberty, restored our prosperity, and we have saved our country in all things. We are once again putting a thing called America first.”

Trump’s remarks were preceded by military flyovers, including B-2 bombers and F-35 stealth fighter jets, as well as comments from Trump cabinet members and music from the U.S. Marine Band.

The national event will run through July 10 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.