The Department of the Interior and the U.S. Park Police are working to keep Washington, DC safe and beautiful for everyone who lives, works, and visits ahead of America's 250th.
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- When a hurricane is approaching, people have common questions. Will my neighborhood flood? Will the roads be passable? How severe will the damage be? Long before a storm makes landfall, scientists at the @USGS are working to help answer those questions. USGS experts forecast
- For nearly two decades, this fountain stood silent. We are so back.
For the first time since 2007, water is flowing again at the Columbus Fountain in front of Union Station. The restoration is part of @POTUS’s effort to make Washington, D.C. safe and beautiful again ahead of America's 250th birthday.
- On June 17, 1775, colonial militia faced the British Army in one of the first major battles of the American Revolution. Though British forces claimed the field, the casualties they suffered were staggering.
Their courage rallied support across the 13 colonies and showed the world this was more than a rebellion. It was a step toward American Independence.
As we approach America's 250th, the Bunker Hill Monument stands as a lasting reminder of what this nation was built on.
- Looking for a sign to visit America's public lands this summer? We present you with two dancing foxes. This photo was taken at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most visited refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Whether these two are dancing, sparring,
- America is turning 250, but the speed limit is not.
The view is better at 20 mph anyway. If you’re hitting the road this summer, please stay alert, slow down, and give wildlife a break. The hawk will be watching.
- As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, we're investing in the places that help tell our nation's story. Signed by @POTUS in 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act is helping repair aging infrastructure and expand access to public lands across the country.
The results can be seen in national parks, wildlife refuges, and historic sites across the country, and in Washington, D.C., where restoration projects have helped make the Nation's Capital safe and beautiful again.
- No. 4014 has that effect on people. 🚂 The world's largest operating steam locomotive has arrived at Steamtown National Historic Site. Traveling coast to coast to honor America's 250th, Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 is now reunited with Big Boy No. 4012. Two Big Boys. One
- A monument to sacrifice. A tribute to liberty. 🇺🇸 Join us Wednesday at the Bunker Hill Monument in Boston for a wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. We remember the patriots whose courage helped shape our nation.
- “The flag was still there.” Long before it flew at ballgames and front porches across America, the flag flying over Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine became a symbol of survival during the War of 1812. After enduring hours of British bombardment, the fort’s
