America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Ratification of the 1783 Treaty of Paris

Key Points

• Trump issues a White House message marking the anniversary of Congress ratifying the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War.
• The statement highlights key moments from 1783–1784, including the ceasefire, peace talks, and the role of Franklin, Jay, and Adams.
• It points to the treaty as the event that secured U.S. independence for the 13 colonies and finalized the country’s sovereignty.
• The message ties the anniversary to the 250th year of American independence and stresses values like “peace through strength,” rule of law, and loyalty to citizens.
• This is a commemorative message and does not create new programs, change laws, or direct agencies to take action.

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