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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
Crowds packed the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Last night to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
President Trump took the stage after severe weather, forced evacuations and delays.
For 250 years, the United States of America has been the hope, the promise,
the light and the glory among all of the nations of the world.
All over the world, they try and be like us.
Nobody can be like us.
And with God's help.
We will always be this or even better.
Trump also praised the U.S.
Military, honored veterans, and declared what he called a new golden age of America.
The president mixed those themes with campaign-style attacks on Democrats
and renewed calls for his election reform proposals.
The night ended with a massive fireworks display.
Earlier in the day, thousands gathered on the National Mall despite the triple-digit heat.
The extreme weather even forced a temporary evacuation before the celebration continued.