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America 250 event in Brussels, Sunday, June 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)

Video. US marks 250th anniversary in Brussels with messages of solidarity

Updated: 29/06/2026 - 12:36 GMT+2

The invitation-only event drew almost 10,000 guests, including NATO chief Mark Rutte, which also sparked some local protests over the weekend-long closure of the public park.

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