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Trump, First Living President, on Free 250th-Anniversary Passport

4/30/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump will become the first living U.S. president on a passport for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The State Department will issue the commemorative passports in July 2026 at the Washington Passport Agency.
The agency plans to produce between 25,000 and 30,000 copies and will not charge an extra fee.
Applicants who prefer a standard design can obtain a regular passport online or at other passport offices.

History

Historical Context

In 1976 the State Department issued a limited-edition Bicentennial Passport, printing 250,000 copies under Secretary Henry Kissinger to mark America’s 200th anniversary. That practice echoes Disneyland’s 1982 shift from ride tickets to a universal “passport” system and its 1976 “America, Let’s Celebrate!” show, both designed to turn national milestones into collectible experiences.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump will become the first living U.S. president on a passport for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The State Department will issue the commemorative passports in July 2026 at the Washington Passport Agency.
The agency plans to produce between 25,000 and 30,000 copies and will not charge an extra fee.
Applicants who prefer a standard design can obtain a regular passport online or at other passport offices.

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