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A letter to Europe: Join us in celebrating America’s birthday

This year our transatlantic family has an opportunity to celebrate what has held us together over the past 250 years — and, we hope, will hold us together for the next 250 years to come.

America 250: A republic, if we can keep it

As we reflect on the 250th anniversary of our country's founding, a look back at the debates and wisdom of our founders is instructive for our future success.

Trump refashions America's 250th as a celebration of himself

Historians say the nation's 250th anniversary has become a politicized spectacle, a celebration of an imperial presidency.

Trump declares US most powerful country on earth [VIDEO]

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the US is the most powerful and successful country on earth. Trump made this claim on Friday ahead of America’s 250th anniversary. He described the 250th nationhood anniversary as one of the most extraordinary days in the history of the world. “We mark 250 years of glorious independence and [] Trump declares US most powerful country on earth [VIDEO]

America’s Greatest Strength

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many of us seem to have forgotten a primary reason for America’s great success. In 250 years, our country became the world’s political, economic, and technological leader and the preeminent military, democratic, and moral force. This collective amnesia comes at a time of rising global competition, burgeoning []

The MAGA Mind Stands Ready to Topple Democracy at 250

This piece originally appeared in Rawstory. We celebrated 250 years as a nation at one of the most perilous times in well over a century. History forced this nation to live and survive through very real threats to its stability before, the Trust-Busters, the Great Depression, “The War,” 1962, 9-11 – yes. And yet, as

The Celebration of the Nation's Birth Is Still a Sham

Madiba K. Dennie If America must observe its 250th anniversary, let it be by taking stock of Reconstruction’s unfinished mission. The post The Celebration of the Nation's Birth Is Still a Sham appeared first on The Nation.

Victors, victims and witnesses: 250 years of US triumphalism, by Owei Lakemfa

The world was, two hundred and fifty years ago, gifted a great country, the United States, US. The date was July 4, 1776; the main event was its Declaration of Independence from Mother Britain. The latter is a small country that went to war with most of humanity, so much that it has been at war [] The post Victors, victims and witnesses: 250 years of US triumphalism, by Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.

WATCH: Barack Obama nails America’s ‘genius’ Founding Fathers for their ‘deep flaw’ * WorldNetDaily * by Joe Kovacs

Source link Barack Obama As America celebrates its 250th anniversary this week, former President Barack Obama is taking aim at the nation’s “genius” Founding Fathers, saying they held a “deep

America 250 Exposes Republican Gender Gap Over Founding Fathers Focus

America’s 250th anniversary is exposing a sharper political and cultural divide over how the country’s founding should be celebrated.

Raymond J. de Souza: America’s 250th will mark a lesser republic

Fifty years after a graceful waltz with the Queen, America celebrates with a submarine bell and diminished horizons

American Babylon: Place of Grace and Exile

This month, Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Many Catholics who love both God and country will resonate with the words of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus in his last book. In it, [...]

Nick Cannon Hosts Celebration of Life for Son Zen 5 Years After His Death

Nick Cannon and his loved ones celebrated the life of his and Alyssa Scott’s late son, Zen, five years after his death. “What a beautiful celebration of life for our Angel Zen Scott Cannon,” the Wild ‘n Out creator, 45, wrote alongside photos from the event via Instagram on Thursday, June 25. Adding a bible []

[PHOTO] Celebrating 40th anniv.

[PHOTO] Celebrating 40th anniv.

Former presidents reflect on America at 250: ‘Constant work in progress’

Former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on Saturday marked the U.S.’s 250th birthday with messages reflecting on both U.S. history and the future of the country. Their sentiments struck a common theme: the U.S. has prospered since its founding in 1776 because generations of Americans have worked to fight...

Revival of craft: Quiet rebellion against glass screen

​Every era leaves behind a defining image. ​The Industrial Revolution is remembered by the towering factory chimney, choking the sky with the smoke of mechanical triumph. The 20th...

A Quiet Toast to Fatherhood: How Johnnie Walker Blue Label Celebrates Aare (Prof) Lai Labode

Some men are known long before they speak. Aare (Prof) Lai Labode is one of them. Seated with a glass of refined whisky in hand, he carries the weight of a life built deliberately, one choice at a time. This Father’s Day, Johnnie Walker Blue Label pauses to honor that life, not for the titles [] The post A Quiet Toast to Fatherhood: How Johnnie Walker Blue Label Celebrates Aare (Prof) Lai Labode appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Clive Davis, music industry executive, dead at 94

'To the world, our father was the iconic music legend whose vision, instincts, and relentless pursuit of excellence shaped the soundtrack of countless lives,' his family said.

Latest episode of “Secular Spotlight” untangles religion from America’s foundation

FFRF’s “Secular Spotlight” celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary by highlighting the secular underpinnings of the nation. As America marks its 250th anniversary, FFRF’s Kyle Steinberg separates myth from history by ... More » from Latest episode of “Secular Spotlight” untangles religion from America’s foundation The post Latest episode of “Secular Spotlight” untangles religion from America’s foundation appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The lesson we can learn from Bicentennial history is to party like it’s 1976

The nation's 250th anniversary echoes the 1976 Bicentennial, when a deeply divided country came together for the biggest patriotic celebration.

Mamdani Paints Sinister Picture Of America In Speech Honoring 250th Anniversary

New York City socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani marked America’s 250th anniversary Friday by painting a dark, sinister picture of the greatest country on earth. Mamdani delivered a speech in which he invoked the history of immigrants who came to America’s shores, describing them as “weary from long journeys” who were greeted by “a towering monument ...

Beautiful, but no utopia: Three wishes for America’s 250th birthday

As we celebrate America’s grand 250th birthday, a sweet, timeless song resonates across this great land, carrying the weight of two and a half centuries of history: “O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties; Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown []

Music mogul Clive Davis dies aged 94

In a statement, the Davis family said he had “championed the greatest artists in modern music history, leaving an indelible mark on culture that will endure for generations”.

Mitsotakis: Greek-American relations are at an all-time high, transcending governments and election cycles

Prime Minister marks the 250th anniversary of American Independence, calling it a historic milestone that reminds us of the enduring power of the ideals of liberal democracy. The post Mitsotakis: Greek-American relations are at an all-time high, transcending governments and election cycles appeared first on ProtoThema English.

America’s Next 250 Years Begins Today

Dear Keith, As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it is worth asking an important question: What kind of country do we hope to leave to the next generation? Every generation inherits both extraordinary opportunities and profound responsibilities. Ours is no exception. We face mounting government debt unsustainable government [] The post America’s Next 250 Years Begins Today first appeared on Attack the System.

Father's Day 2026: UAE leaders pay emotional tributes to fathers, say 'we are what they built'

Father's Day 2026: UAE leaders pay emotional tributes to fathers, say 'we are what they built'

A feast of tradition, talent

A feast of tradition, talent

Mohammed bin Rashid on Father's Day: We are what they planted, what they made, and what they built

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, recalled the virtues of fathers and their journey on the occasion of Father’s Day.In a post on his official account on X, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said: “On Father’s Day we remember their virtue we remember their lives and their journey we are what they planted we are what they made and built we are what they left behind May God have mercy on them and may God protect those who remain of them.”

Christian nationalism is on the rise. Its disciples have more power than you realise

A constellation of influential institutions and figures are espousing a return to fundamental Christian values in our society, laws and national identity. The post Christian nationalism is on the rise. Its disciples have more power than you realise appeared first on Crikey.

Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776

Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776

Our Very Christian Founding

Photo Credit: Public DomainThe United States has reached its 250th birthday, and remarkably, there is still a debate about whether we were founded as an explicitly Christian nation.

King congratulates United States on 250th anniversary

King Charles says the 250th anniversary of the United States offers an opportunity to honour all that has been achieved since 1776.

King sends message to Trump and US on 250th anniversary of independence

In a message to the president, the monarch hailed a 'historic milestone' for the American people.

Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary, Barack Obama Smears the Founding Fathers

Ahead of America's 250th Anniversary, Barack Obama Smears the Founding Fathers

America at 250: Whitewashing its past? | UpFront

This week, the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Since its founding, the country has transformed itself through major advances in technology, economic power and civil rights. But those gains now sit alongside deepening political divisions, resurgent racism and renewed attacks on civil rights. So, 250 years on, can the US truly reckon with its past - and what does that mean for its future? This week on UpFront, Marc Lamont Hill speaks with author, professor and civil rights scholar Kimberle Crenshaw. #us250 #unitedstates #history #uspolitics #civilrights #aljazeeraenglish

RSVP Today for Rededicate 250

For 250 years, the United States has been shaped by God’s Providence. Now, it’s time for us to come together [] The post RSVP Today for Rededicate 250 appeared first on Faith Freedom Coalition.

Bracing for Celebration: America’s 250th Birthday

Festivities abound in the land of the free.

Keeping a Republic: A 250th Birthday Meditation

As we mark the national semiquincentennial on July 4, we might well reflect on Benjamin Franklin’s answer to Elizabeth Willing Powel, when the elderly sage left the Constitutional Convention... The post Keeping a Republic: A 250th Birthday Meditation appeared first on First Things.

Pro Deo et Patria (For God and Country) 

As our country approaches our 250th Anniversary, there are many celebrations being planned all across our blessed homeland. Many fond memories come to mind as I ponder what this means to those who gave their all to secure and ensure our continued freedom. One phrase that comes to mind is: “Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.” This [] The post Pro Deo et Patria (For God and Country) appeared first on Must Read Alaska.

Leo XIV Celebrates the United States’ 250th Birthday at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See

The gesture has been viewed as a sign of closeness on a particularly significant day in the history of the United States, the country of Leo XIV's origin. The post Leo XIV Celebrates the United States’ 250th Birthday at the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See appeared first on ZENIT - English.

Dispatches From the Culture Wars — June 30, 2026

Dispatches From the Culture Wars — June 30, 2026 Ethan Sun, 06/28/2026 - 10:47

Op-Ed: The “Right” New Jersey Once Defended

By Marie Tasy On the Fourth of July, our nation will mark 250 years since our Founders declared America’s independence and affirmed the self-evident truths [...]

Fear and Loathing at America’s 250th

We just celebrated this nation’s 250th anniversary. Here in the Centennial State we also celebrated our state’s 150th anniversary.

250 Years: Before America Knew My Name

When America celebrates its 250th anniversary, I will celebrate with mixed emotions. Like millions of Americans, I am grateful to live in a country that has endured for two and a half centuries. I have benefited from opportunities that my ancestors could never have imagined. I have reported from the White House as a journalist. [] The post 250 Years: Before America Knew My Name appeared first on The Black Wall Street Times.

Reflections on America’s 250th

It’s hard not to feel glum as I write this post on the 250th anniversary of my country. I remember celebrating the 200th as a teenager. As I recall it, it felt like the country was ready forward to better times. The Vietnam War and Watergate were over. Americans celebrated the 200th with exuberance. Today, []