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Open official sourceToday, Melania and I join with many Christians in the United States and all around the world who are celebrating the memorial feast day of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.
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Today, Melania and I join with many Christians in the United States and all around the world who are celebrating the memorial feast day of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven.
Forty days ago, the world celebrated the miracle of Easter, when Jesus rose from the dead following His death on the Cross. On the Feast of the Ascension, we celebrate yet another great miracle: His bodily departure from Earth and return to His Father in Heaven.
On this special day, we are reminded that, for millions of Americans, the love of Christ gives our lives—and our country—the deepest meaning, purpose, and identity. As we celebrate 250 years of American freedom and independence, we remember that America remains a great Nation because the United States has always been a Nation blessed by God.