An evacuation was ordered Saturday evening at the National Mall as storms gathered around Washington just hours before President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a speech commemorating America’s 250th anniversary of independence.
Those on the Mall were encouraged to go to federal buildings nearby or Smithsonian museums.
“Freedom 250 will share updates on programming and doors reopening,” Freedom 250 spokesperson Danielle Alvarez said in a statement.
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