President Donald Trump, speaking at the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, on July 2, linked the 26th president’s legacy to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He called on Americans to embrace courage, ambition, and patriotism, framing Roosevelt as a model of resilience and national purpose. Trump tied the anniversary to his “America First” agenda, arguing that government should serve only the American people. In that context, he urged citizens to reconnect with the foundational drive that created the nation. The speech occurred three days before the July 4 milestone. The library honors Roosevelt’s transformative years ranching in North Dakota and his later conservation and leadership achievements.