Trump issued a message to mark the 419th anniversary of the first landing at Cape Henry, Virginia. This event happened in 1607 when English settlers arrived and placed a wooden cross in the sand before founding Jamestown.
The message highlights the role of faith in early American history. It describes how the 104 original settlers were sent by King James I to spread their religion and seek new opportunities in the Americas.
This recognition is part of the larger America 250 celebration, which marks 250 years since the United States became an independent nation in 1776. The message connects the early 1607 landing to the eventual birth of the country.
The statement calls on Americans to remember their spiritual history and traditions. It honors the resilience of the settlers who survived difficult conditions like hunger and disease to establish the first permanent English colony.
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White House Statement
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America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the First Landing and the Raising of the Cape Henry Cross
