Gambia: U.S. Observes 250 Years of Independence, Reaffirms Historic Partnership With Gambia

Gambia: U.S. Observes 250 Years of Independence, Reaffirms Historic Partnership With Gambia

The United States marked 250 years of independence with a grand reception in The Gambia on June 3, as American and Gambian officials celebrated a relationship rooted in shared history, democratic values, and growing economic ties.

U.S. observes 250 years of independence, reaffirms historic partnership with Gambia

Young, delivering remarks as he prepares to retire after nearly four decades of service, said the 250th anniversary is a moment to look confidently toward the future. “President Trump has called on all Americans to use this 250th anniversary to celebrate our history, our evolution, and to look confidently toward the future with pride in our values, confidence in our people, and renewed commitment to peace, prosperity, and balanced partnerships a…