America's 250th Birthday Bash in Pictures
Americans are marking the nation’s 250th with parades, civics contests and renewed debate over the country’s history and future.
- On Saturday, Americans across the United States marked the nation's 250th birthday with celebrations and reflections as diverse as the country itself.
- Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, 72, defines patriotism as "telling the truth, and doin' the work to repair the harms," noting Black representation in Congress grew from 18 to 67 since 1976.
- Cuba City, Wisconsin, continues displaying presidential shields along Main Street annually, while in Bristol, Rhode Island, parade organizer Heidi Vermilyea describes patriotism as "just loving your community."
- Milwaukee resident Verais, 25, called herself "a proud American" grateful for family opportunities, while Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mitchell Jackson, 50, argued historical inequalities call the anniversary into question.
- Historian Megan Kate Nelson is using the occasion to ask "what stories do we carry forward?" and challenge the frontier myth that "there's only one white pioneer; there's only one kind of story of American greatness.
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What America's 250th Birthday Looks Like From Latin America
Politics Key Facts —The milestone. The United States marked 250 years since its Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. —The mood. Surveys found national pride near a 25-year low, with many Americans doubting the country’s direction. —The trade strain. Washington declined to renew its North American trade pact, unsettling partners across the region. —The […] The post What America’s 250th Birthday Looks Like From Latin America appeared first…
America's 250th Birthday: Strength for Tomorrow ⋆ Conservative Firing Line
The following article, America’s 250th Birthday: Strength for Tomorrow, was first published on Conservative Firing Line. America was literally forged in fire. Our ability to be armed brought victory over a much larger, well financed army. Our dependence on God our biggest strength – a trust that must continue today. Here are some of the posts of today’s celebration: Happy Independence Day, a day brought to you by a citizenry that … Continue read…
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