WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: A person hangs a flag on a fence in preparation for a rally to kick of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair is running through July 10th and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)