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Philadelphia hosting TED Talks, celebrating Navy and Marines in lead-up to 250th anniversary of the U.S.
A major military celebration representing every major war the Navy has ever fought in, a series of democracy-focused "fireside chats" and much more are on the way as Philadelphia celebrates the lead up to America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.