World Leaders Salute U.S. at 250th Independence Anniversary as Eiffel Tower Glows Red, White and Blue
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 4
World Leaders Salute U.S. at 250th Independence Anniversary as Eiffel Tower Glows Red, White and Blue
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 4
Summary
King Charles III, Pope Leo XIV, Ursula von der Leyen and other leaders sent congratulations on the U.S. 250th anniversary, turning July 4 celebrations into a broad display of allied support.
France lit the Eiffel Tower in red, white and blue, while Germany, Japan, Taiwan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Qatar used messages and embassy events to stress friendship, shared values and enduring partnerships.
Israel underscored the moment with both Benjamin Netanyahu and Isaac Herzog praising U.S. global leadership and the countries' "unbreakable" ties in calls, letters and a Jerusalem embassy visit.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the American Dream, and even Vladimir Putin sent Trump a congratulatory message, showing the anniversary drew responses from both close partners and geopolitical rivals.
The tributes coincided with an international naval review in New York Harbor, highlighting how the U.S. used its 250th birthday to showcase its global alliances and diplomatic reach.