Happy 250th Birthday, America

Happy 250th Birthday, American Democracy—You're Under Attack!

The lesson of 250 years: Democracy is hard won and may be easily lost unless we are vigilant in protecting it.

Happy Semiquincentennial America from Dr McCullough & The Wellness Company

By Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH Happy birthday America! The proper term for America’s 250th birthday (the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026) is the Semiquincentennial. Other terms you may see include: America250 — the official branding used by the national commemorative organization. [america250.org] 250th Anniversary of American Independence — a plain-language...

Happy 250th birthday America!

WASHINGTON (AP) – The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.The signing of the Declaration of Independence, one of history's most celebrated articulations of democratic ambitions, is being marked in myriad ways. President Donald Trump, set to…

Letter: Happy birthday, USA

On this July 4, we honor our country’s 250th birthday. It is with pride and patriotism that we celebrate this milestone in America’s history. From George Washington to Donald Trump, this nation has endured every test and trial of this democracy. Still, 250 years later, the USA stands alone in the world as the true land of freedom and liberty. Read more...

Happy 250th birthday, America

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, we as Americans have an opportunity to reflect on one of the most remarkable experiments in human history: self-government. Opinion For two and a half centuries, the United States has demonstrated that free people can govern themselves through democratic institutions, the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power. While our nation has faced challenges, disagreements and periods of uncertainty, o…

Editorial: Happy birthday, America. Celebrating our history is a big deal.

America’s 250th birthday arrives on Saturday. It should be a fantastic, glorious occasion.