Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250th

Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250thTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, 'Could be worse' - Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th yearByBernd Debusmann JrWhite House reporterPublished22 minutes agoUS President Donald Trump will head to Washington DC's National Mall on Saturday for what he has billed as a "spectacular rally" celebrating America's 250th anniversary.The event, organised by a White House-backed private-public partnership, will include flyovers by hundreds of aircraft and a fireworks display organisers hope will be the biggest of all time.Military flyovers over Washington DC will happen every hour between 13:15 local time (18:15 BST) and sunset, the organisers said, and Trump's new Air Force One will feature in one of the formations over the capital.The president, however, has been accused by opponents of politicising the nation's anniversary event and several music acts dropped out soon after being announced.Extremely hot, humid temperatures of approximately 38C (100F) and a later-than-anticipated start time may also have an impact on the size of the crowd that attends. There is also the potential for evening thunderstorms which could disrupt proceedings.Speaking at an event in North Dakota earlier this week, Trump promised to make a "really long speech" at the Fourth of July festivities "to show that I can do anything".The event, formally known as the Salute to America 250 Celebrations & Fireworks - is slated to begin at 19:00 local time, with Trump expected to speak a few hours later at approximately 21:45e.Other events that were scheduled for earlier on Saturday have been cancelled due to forecast high temperatures.Trump presidency reignites its founding debate - how much power is too much?Published1 day agoAs US marks independence, are the British also cel...