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Josh Dinner

Trump gifts Artemis astronauts an American flag from the US Capitol to plant on the moon

Four people in blue jumpsuits from the right, look left and a grey-haired man in a light blue jacket holding a folded american flag.

The next American flag to be planted on the moon has been placed in the hands of one of the last astronauts to walk on the lunar surface.

Late into the night during the America 250 celebrations in Washington, D.C. on July 4, President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address from the National Mall, praising the country's history and accomplishments. The speech also acknowledged several American heroes in attendance, from military veterans, descendants of notable American historical figures like Davy Crocket, and the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission that flew around the moon in April.

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