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The United States is preparing to issue a limited-edition passport to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary. It will have a new design that includes imagery tied to American history and the likeness of President Donald Trump.
According to administration officials, the redesigned passport will feature an interior page displaying an image of Trump, accompanied by text from the Declaration of Independence and an American flag motif. The page will also include the president’s signature in gold. Another page in the passport is expected to depict the Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence.
The commemorative passports will be released in limited quantities beginning in July as part of broader celebrations marking 250 years since the founding of the United States. Officials indicated that availability will be restricted, with certain passport agencies, particularly in Washington DC, offering only the commemorative version for in-person applicants until supplies are exhausted. Travelers seeking a standard passport design will still have options through online renewal or by visiting other passport offices.
The initiative is one of several efforts tied to the anniversary that incorporate Trump’s name or image into government-related items and programs. Additional proposals and actions have included commemorative coins, redesigned national park passes, and the renaming of certain institutions.
Anthony’s Take: The State Department has described the passport as a special-edition release intended to highlight the nation’s history and mark a milestone anniversary. The rollout is expected to draw both interest and debate as the United States approaches its semiquincentennial celebrations. I’m just glad I renewed my passport last year as I don’t think any current politician should be featured on the documents.
(Featured Image Credit: United States State Department.)
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