Archivists will put on exhibit the 19th Amendment, which cemented the right to vote for women, in March 2026 alongside the other founding documents, Shogan said. The Emancipation Proclamation will be exhibited in January of next year.

President Donald Trump is making plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence and create a new national sculpture garden while reviving efforts to harshly punish those who vandali

President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday putting into motion plans for a “grand celebration” to honor the nation’s 250th birthday next year, including the revival of his proposed “Garden of American Heroes” and potentially other events such as a Great American State Fair and games for high school athletes.

On the campaign trail, Trump said he wanted the plan to include a yearlong “Great American State Fair” in Iowa and a “Patriot Games," sports contests.