Trump unveils “Spirit of ’76” statue exhibition at Freedom Plaza in Washington

The display honors American Revolution heroes and the nearly 12,000 Prison Ship Martyrs ahead of the country's 250th birthday, anchored by a bronze “Spirit of Liberty” statue.

ByRichard Miniter

First Published: July 3, 2026, 2:16 AM EST

WHITE HOUSE — Donald J. Trump has announced the opening of a new “Spirit of ’76” exhibition at Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., on a Truth Social post on July 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM EST.