GOP Rededicates America as One Nation Under God as The Left Attempts to ‘Erase History’
Republican leaders held a rededication service on the National Mall to reaffirm America as 'one nation under God' in anticipation of the country's 250th birthday. The event, attended by approximately 15,000 people, faced criticism online, with some labeling it as Christian nationalism. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defended the event, asserting it reflects America's historical religious roots and condemning those who oppose it.
- ▪The rededication service took place on May 17, 2026, as part of the Freedom 250 event.
- ▪Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized the importance of America's religious history during the ceremony.
- ▪Senator Tim Scott highlighted the role of prayer in significant historical events, including the civil rights movement.
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Home – American Heritage News – GOP Rededicates America as One Nation Under God as The Left Attempts to ‘Erase History’ news GOP Rededicates America as One Nation Under God as The Left Attempts to ‘Erase History’ Virginia Grace McKinnon • May 18, 2026 Print Attendees celebrate during “Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving” on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on May 17, 2026. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images) (function(){var t=document.querySelector(".wp-block-kadence-dynamichtml"),s=document.currentScript.previousElementSibling;if(t&&s){if("prepend"==="before_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t);else if("prepend"==="after_element")t.parentNode.insertBefore(s,t.nextSibling);else…
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