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Topic: Freedom 250

George Washington has statues up all over the world, like this one in London. Trump wants to add to it with a 30-foot tall new likeness outside the Smithsonian. (Matthew Chattle / Getty Images)

Trump to remake the Smithsonian — again

CK Smith
President Trump (center) waves the green flag to start the inaugural grand prix in D.C. to close this summer's 250th celebration. Those joining him in the VIP box included Melania (right) and Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Anderson. (Pool / Getty Images)

Freedom 250 ends at full throttle

CK Smith
Dubbed "The Claw", the UFC arena sits on the White House South Lawn and awaits the championship match on President Trump's 80th birthday. (Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images)

Trump is 80, but his approval in the 30s

CK Smith
A husband, wife and their two children celebrate their local Pride Parade, despite many states counterprogramming local Pride events with what they deem as more "family" oriented celebrations. (Paul Weaver / Getty Images)

June is now "Nuclear Family Month"

CK Smith
Kid Rock and President Donald Trump in the Oval Office (SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)

MAGA fails to conquer arts and music

Amanda Marcotte
Trump continues to "redecorate" D.C. in anticipation of America's 250th anniversary. But his plans keep getting deterred by rulings, finances and artists not wanting to participate. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)

Artists drop Trump, he takes their place

CK Smith
The "Trump Kennedy Center" might be devolving back to just the Kennedy Center after a judge rules much of Trump's changes on the building might be unconstitutional. (Al Drago / Getty Images)

Trump mad at ruling on Kennedy Center

CK Smith