US, July 8 -- President Donald Trump commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence in a powerful 37-minute speech, a moment he declared "one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time." Here is a recap of some of the highlights.

'The spirit of 1776 still lives within us all'

"We have thrived and flourished because our founders were great, our cause was just, our people are brave, our culture is exceptional, and our destiny is written by God," Trump said during his speech.

"And as we can see here tonight, after 250 years, the spirit of 1776 still lives within us all. It still roars in the hearts of our nation's capital. It still burns in the heart of every patriot, thunders through every city and town, and sti...