WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Attendees say the pledge of allegiance during the rally to kick off the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States with pavilions, live performances, military demonstrations, and exhibits and runs through July 10th. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)