President Trump Appoints Keith Krach CEO of Freedom 250, Leading America’s 250th Birthday Celebration
Freedom 250 will unite Americans from every corner of the nation
around one shared mission —
Celebrating the Triumph of the American Spirit.
WASHINGTON, DC – President Donald J. Trump today announced the launch of Freedom 250, a national, non-partisan organization leading the Administration’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Fulfilling the President’s promise to deliver the most extraordinary commemoration in American history, Freedom 250 will coordinate with the Task Force, federal departments, and the Commission to deliver the defining presidential moments of this anniversary year.
Freedom 250 is a national movement uniting Americans and allies around the world in Celebration of the Triumph of the American Spirit. Its mission is to showcase America at its best — courageous, generous, innovative, beautiful, and free — by mobilizing partners and communities in all 50 states and around the world. Through national programs, storytelling, and landmark events, Freedom 250 aims to spark a movement to honor our history, cherish our freedoms, and build the golden age of opportunity for the next 250 years.
Keith Krach, former Under Secretary of State, technology entrepreneur, and Chairman of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, was named the Freedom 250 Chief Executive Officer.
“2026 will mark a celebration of America unlike anything we have ever done and I am grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to execute his vision for Freedom 250,” said Keith Krach, CEO of Freedom 250. “By working alongside states, businesses, and organizations across the country, Freedom 250 will reignite the pioneering spirit that defines America to strengthen the foundation for the next 250 years of independence, opportunity, and freedom.”
