Rival celebrations planned as US turns 250

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Rival celebrations planned as US turns 250
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President Donald Trump kicks off America's 250th birthday weekend on Friday with a trip to a landmark upon which many suspect he would like to see his own face carved in rock -- Mount Rushmore. But a rival celebration is also taking place in Los Angeles, with a concert hosted by Queen Latifah and featuring performances from Chris Stapleton and The Smashing Pumpkins. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi explains.

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