Thousands of Americans on Sunday converged on the National Mall to mark the country’s 250th birthday with a prayer festival featuring religious music and speeches by leaders from across faiths. . .

Top political figures such as Johnson, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were set to deliver video or in-person remarks to the crowd of worshipers. Johnson attended in person.

Religious leaders read scripture and delivered remarks about the church’s role in American history as well as the importance of faith. Most of the leaders who headlined the feted gathering were conservative Protestants. . .

The massive religious gathering on the National Mall was coordinated in large part by Freedom250, which claimed the event is intended to give “thanks for God’s presence in our national life throughout 250 years of American history and asking for his guidance for the next 250” . . .

The May 17 date for the national prayer days traces its origins to America’s early days. Shortly before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the colonial Congress declared May 17, 1776, a national day of fasting and prayer. (Read more from “Thousands Converge on National Mall for Massive Religious Fest” HERE)

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