The United States of America celebrates its independence on the 4th of July. The holiday commemorates the Declaration of Independence and the principles that all people are created equal with the undeniable right to Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. The Old Guard wishes you a safe holiday weekend and Happy Independence Day! #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly | 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

Watch live the United States of America flag-raising ceremony that will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 25 July at 1:45 pm, in the presence of the First Lady of the United States of America, Dr Jill Biden. This ceremony will mark the return – effective since 10 July 2023 – of this founding member of our Organization, which now has 194 Member States. This return underlines the centrality of UNESCO’s mandate in education, culture, science and freedom of information around the world.