January 2018 set the scene, but it was the last week of July that pushed the National Mall into the national spotlight. A year after lawmakers lit up the Capitol’s dome for the country's 250th birthday, a public‑private coalition called Freedom 250 decided it could do more than shine fireworks. Together with the White House, the group lined the Mall with signs and signs of faith, ready to turn a holiday into prayer.
Freedom 250, a partnership of civic and religious leaders, aimed to honor milestones in a modern style. Its name says it all: 250 years of nationhood, 250 weeks, 250 days","tool_calls":[]}
