President Donald Trump is making plans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence and create a new national sculpture garden while reviving efforts to harshly punish those who vandalize or destroy existing statues and monuments.

President Donald Trump is making big plans for America’s 250th. Trump expected to sign an executive order Wednesday creating a task force to plan and coordinate an “extraordinary celebration” to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence in 2026.

President Trump signed an executive order Wednesday putting into motion plans for a “grand celebration” to honor the nation’s 250th birthday next year, including the revival of his proposed “Garden of American Heroes” and potentially other events such as a Great American State Fair and games for high school athletes.

Trump signed an executive order related to the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American independence.

The order revives Trump's plans to build a "National Garden of American Heroes" with statues memorializing 250 historical figures.

On the campaign trail, Trump said he wanted the plan to include a yearlong “Great American State Fair” in Iowa and a “Patriot Games," sports contests.