Trump announced he would hold a rally at the Lincoln Memorial on July 4 accompanied by military bands and a 'historic' fireworks display.

WASHINGTON (AP) — One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance past the solemn, hulking marble statue of America's 16th president and jogged down the steps

The president has sought to tie Sunday's event to larger, months-long celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.