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  "textContent": "President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.\n\nThe Great American State Fair will kick off with military flyovers, ceremonial presentations and musical performances during an opening ceremony at 7 p.m.\n\nTrump will headline the event, which will also feature \"The President's Own\" United States Marine Band, the U.S. Army Band \"Pershing's Own,\" Armed Forces choirs, Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio.\n\nThe event is scheduled to run from June 25 through July 10, spanning from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument.\n\nThe 16-day fair will feature a 110-foot Ferris wheel, newly refurbished Smithsonian National Carousel, hands-on activations, live music and experiences from each state and territory.\n\nAdmission is free, but event organizers say advance registration is encouraged.\n\nSeveral musical artists who were slated to perform throughout the event have dropped out, criticizing it as partisan. Vanilla Ice is among the few performers still expected to take the stage, according to FOX News Digital.",
  "title": "Trump headlining Great American State Fair kick-off celebration on National Mall"
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