The week-long commemoration is scheduled to be the largest national event honoring the military and veterans for America’s 250th birthday.
When George Leone began thinking about America’s 250th birthday in 2026, the retired New Jersey Superior Court judge and former Philadelphia assistant district attorney did not want to see Philly blow its chance in the spotlight.
So, the South Jersey native and son of a World War II naval officer started planning a party of his own. One that could jump-start Philadelphia’s celebrations of the semiquincentennial, as the national milestone is called, while honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans everywhere.
That weeklong bash, a commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, both founded in Philly in 1775, is now a reality.
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