Executive Order 14189
Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
Culture & Heritage
Establishes a federal framework for commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026.
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Sec. 1 Purpose
Celebrate America's 250th birthday and promote patriotic unity.
Sec. 2 Establishing Task Force 250
A White House Task Force on the 250th Birthday is established, with the President as Chair and Vice President as Vice Chair.
Sec. 3 National Garden of American Heroes
Prior executive orders establishing the National Garden are reinstated; the President recommends additional heroes to reach 250 total.
Sec. 4 Protecting Monuments from Vandalism
Prior executive orders protecting monuments and statues are reinstated.
Sec. 5 General Provisions
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.
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