2020 Salute to America facts for kids
| Organised by | Donald Trump |
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The 2020 Salute to America was a special event held on Independence Day, July 4, 2020. It featured exciting flyovers by military aircraft and a big fireworks show. The event was put together by the government of President Donald Trump.
This was the second time such an event took place. The first one happened a year earlier, in 2019. The 2020 event was special because it happened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though there was a pandemic, people were not required to wear masks or keep their distance from each other. However, masks were given out for free to those who wanted them.
About the 2020 Salute to America
The event mainly happened at the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This is a large, open area often used for big public gatherings. President Trump spoke from the South Lawn of the White House at the beginning of the celebration.
Why Some People Were Concerned
Before the event, some elected officials, known as lawmakers, asked President Trump to cancel it. They were worried about people gathering during the ongoing health situation. Despite these concerns, the event went ahead as planned.
