𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬

Project Legacy Hosts Gala Celebrating America 250 at the Library of Congress; Announces 2029 Anne Frank Commemorative Coin Initiative WASHINGTON, D.C. — Project Legacy hosted a prestigious gala at the historic Library of Congress, commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence. The black-tie event gathered congressional members, diplomats, and national leaders to celebrate the nation’s history, with Eric Trump serving as the featured guest. Bipartisan Congressional Participation The high-profile event drew robust participation from Capitol Hill, highlighting unity as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial milestone. Prominent members of Congress in attendance included Representative Jim Jordan (R-OH), Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Congressman John McGuire (R-VA), who joined other federal lawmakers, foreign dignitaries, and civic advocates to show their strong support for the evening's historic themes. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 Adding to the evening's prestige, President Donald Trump sent an official letter to Project Legacy, delivering his personal greetings and commendations to the organization. In the letter, the President praised Project Legacy's ongoing efforts to highlight the nation's exceptional milestones and expressed his gratitude to the organizers and attendees for their profound commitment to honoring America’s 250-year history of freedom, strength, and opportunity. 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟗 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 A major highlight of the evening was the official announcement of a legislative initiative for a U.S. Commemorative Coin to honor the upcoming centennial birth anniversary of Anne Frank in 2029. The coin program will serve as a powerful educational vehicle for the American public, specifically targeted at teaching younger generations about her life and legacy as a vital tool to combat hate and antisemitism. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲: 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Under the visionary guidance of its leadership, Project Legacy operates with a mission to preserve historical milestones, honor global heritage, and recognize impactful contributions to peace, democracy, and human rights. The organization spearheads critical national initiatives that transform historical milestones into powerful teaching moments and concrete legislative efforts. Rather than just looking to the past, Project Legacy uses history as a tool to shape modern national policy and civic duty. It actively hosts major events—including the annual Jewish American Heritage Month celebration on Capitol Hill—to bridge connections between public policymakers and civic leaders, driving advocacy, cultural preservation, and educational programs designed to combat intolerance. 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐳𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 Ezra Friedlander, a prominent public policy expert and CEO of The Friedlander Group, serves as the Founder and President of Project Legacy. Leveraging decades of experience in Washington, D.C., Friedlander founded Project Legacy to create a dedicated platform for high-level civic engagement, international cooperation, and strategic public advocacy. Through his dual roles, Friedlander seamlessly connects domestic and global leaders with key decision-makers to champion historic preservation, foster unity, and drive meaningful national policy. Reflecting on the evening's monumental announcements, Friedlander shared his vision for the organization's future: "As we stand on the threshold of America's 250th anniversary, Project Legacy is deeply committed to ensuring our historical milestones do not just remain in textbooks, but serve as living teaching moments. Our push for the 2029 Anne Frank Commemorative Coin is a prime example of how we can combine education with a targeted legislative initiative to equip the younger generation with the historical truth needed to combat hate and antisemitism today. We are profoundly grateful for the bipartisan support of our congressional friends and the encouragement from President Trump as we build a lasting cultural legacy." The evening highlighted these core values of leadership and national service that continue to inspire future generations. Alongside Eric Trump’s prominent remarks, the program featured a distinguished gathering of honorees, including Phil Friedman, Allen Azoulay, Tein T.S. Jack-Rich, Kamel Ghribi, Jay Bloom, Nawaf AlSharif, and Danny Betesh. The successful gathering was co-chaired by Morris Oiring and Ezra Friedlander. For more information about Project Legacy and its ongoing initiatives, inquiries can be directed to the Project Legacy Website https://theprojectlegacy.org