‘Making D.C. Beautiful Again’: Freedom Plaza reopens in time for America’s 250th anniversary 77%
By OAN Staff Sophia Flores0%
6/30/2026, 4:58:16 PM
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Department of the Interior has officially welcomed visitors back to a newly updated Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., completing renovations just in time for the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations.
On Tuesday, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, joined by National Park Service leadership, delivered remarks at the plaza’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Burgum opened by thanking Donald Trump for his vision to beautify and “transform” the nation’s capital, crediting the administration with providing the resources necessary for his department to help restore Washington, D.C., to its former grandeur.
“I hope that those that visit this plaza will leave here with inspiration for the future, believing what those patriots believed,” Burgum stated when speaking about the historical significance of the 15 statues that are part of the “Spirit of ‘76” exhibit.
According to the National Park Service the statues include:
* **1 Spirit of Liberty Statue: **The large central bronze piece serving as the anchor for the new exhibit.
* **1 Caesar Rodney Equestrian Statue: **The large monument of the Delaware Founding Father on horseback, which was relocated here after it was moved by local officials in June 2020 amid the Black Lives Matter protests.
* **12 Soldiers of the Revolution: **Bronze statues depicting twelve specific Revolutionary War figures (including Peter Salem, James Lafayette, and Samuel Whittemore) arranged in a civic tableau.
* **1 Prison Ship Martyrs Relief: **A sculpted historical plaque/monument honoring those who died on British prison ships.
In addition, the plaza also features one permanent historic monument that has been a part of the plaza for decades.
* **1 General Casimir Pulaski Equestrian Statue: **This large bronze monument honoring the Polish-born Revolutionary War cavalry hero stands permanently at the northeast corner of the plaza and has been there since 1910.
Addressing the crowd, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins noted that the blueprint for remodeling Freedom Plaza actually originated during Trump’s first term.
She recalled that watching the widespread removal of statues during the 2020 Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests had left her feeling hopeless about the nation’s future — a sentiment she likened to the uncertainty Americans felt at the dawn of the Revolutionary War.
“This president and this extraordinary secretary of the interior, amongst a lot of other priorities, have in such a short time made Washington, D.C., beautiful and great again,” Rollins declared.
Notably, a commemorative plaque marking the 250<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the United States of America’s founding has since been installed at the Freedom Plaza.
According to a press release, it is meant to serve as a tribute to the generations of Americans’ “hard work, sacrifice and commitment to liberty.”
“This memorial recognizes the countless individuals whose efforts laid the foundation for our freedoms and prosperity,” the release states.
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