WASHINGTON, July 4 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on July 3, 2025: * * * ESTABLISHING THE PRESIDENT'S MAKE AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN COMMISSION By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose. The United States is blessed with vast beautiful landscapes, abundant natural resources, and a rich heritage of discovery by travelers and outdoorsmen. America's national parks,   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on July 3, 2025: * * * MAKING AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN BY IMPROVING OUR NATIONAL PARKS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. From the awe-inspiring Grand Canyon to the tranquility of the Great Smoky Mountains, America's national parks have provided generations of American families with unforgettable memories.  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- President Trump issued the following statement on July 3, 2025, on the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg: * * * Presidential Message on the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg Today, our Nation solemnly commemorates the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg--the single deadliest battle of the Civil War and a defining milestone in America's epic struggle to preserve our Union and secure the sacred blessings of freedom and democracy. In the s  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 3, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Previews Plans for the Grandest Celebration of America's Birthday ADVANCING PLANS TO THROW THE GREATEST BIRTHDAY PARTY IN AMERICAN HISTORY: Today, President Donald J. Trump launched the year-long Great American State Fair in celebration of America's 250th birthday. The Great American State Fair will begin in Iowa and travel to state fairs across the country. The celebration  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 3, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Establishes Make America Beautiful Again Commission MAKING AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AGAIN: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Make America Beautiful Again (MABA) Commission to conserve America's lands and waters, cut red tape, and drive conservation and economic growth. * The MABA Commission will be chaired by Secretary of the Interior Doug   more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on July 3, 2025: * * * President Donald J. Trump Makes Our National Parks Great Again PUTTING AMERICANS FIRST: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order investing in our national treasures by increasing fees for foreign tourists visiting our national parks to improve services, access, and affordability for Americans. * The Order directs the Secretary of the Interior to increase fees only for foreign visito  more