2020 Salute to America
The 2020 Salute to America was an event with flyovers and fireworks arranged by the Trump administration held on Independence Day, July 4, 2020. It was the second event of its kind; the first was held a year prior, in 2019. The 2020 event was especially notable for being held amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and for not requiring masks or social distancing, although masks were handed out free of charge, worn by few of those who attended.[1][2]
.jpg.webp) The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the United States Navy Blue Angels conduct a flyover over the White House during the Salute to America event | |
| Date | July 4, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Venue | White House South Lawn and National Mall |
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Coordinates | 38.8893°N 77.0501°W |
| Organised by | Donald Trump |
Ten lawmakers had asked President Trump to cancel the event prior to its being held.[3]
It took place primarily at the National Mall, with Trump giving remarks at the South Lawn of the White House at the start of the event.
See also
- South Dakota's Mount Rushmore Fireworks Celebration 2020 (an event held the night before Salute to America)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Washington, D.C.
References
- "President Trump's July 4 'Salute to America' event details released". FOX 5 DC. July 1, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
- Jeremy Diamond; Donald Judd; Jason Hoffman. "Trump doubles down on divisive messaging in speech to honor Independence Day". CNN. Retrieved July 5, 2020.
- Wynne, Kelly (June 9, 2020). "How to Watch 'Salute to America 2020' This Independence Day Weekend". Newsweek.
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