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America wasn't 'really founded' until 1965, MS NOW guest historian argues ahead of 250th birthday

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July 2, 2026

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America wasn't 'really founded' until 1965, MS NOW guest historian argues ahead of 250th birthday

Presidential historian Jon Meacham argued on MS NOW that America did not become a multiracial, multiethnic democracy until 1965 ahead of its 250th birthday.

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URL Media

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· Jul 3, 2026

The semiquincentennial of second sight: Black America’s X-ray vision for democracy

If the United States survives to celebrate its quincentennial in 2276, I hope my descendants will forgive yours. Not because America was imperfect. Every nation is. But because generation after [] The post The semiquincentennial of second sight: Black America’s X-ray vision for democracy appeared first on URL Media.

Conservative Review

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· Jul 3, 2026

Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World

Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Founding tomorrow with an extravaganza of concerts, parties, fireworks, and parades. Their friends from abroad are joining the party with gusto: Yesterday, an armada that descended on New York Harbor as part of the festivities included service members from over 100 countries.The post Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World appeared first on .

RedState

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· Jun 29, 2026

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

DNyuz

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· Jul 4, 2026

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 Daily Signal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Smithsonian’s Museum of American History Erases American Greatness, New Report Finds

On Saturday, Americans celebrated the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Shockingly, according to a detailed new report from the White House’s Domestic Policy Council, the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) did not. The report, titled “Saving America’s Story: How Ideological Capture at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History Erases...

Off The Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

OP-ED: New Survey Shows Why States Must Renew Focus on Civics Education

As we continue to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and reflect on our great nation’s founding ideals and future, states have a renewed responsibility to ensure students understand the constitutional inheritance they are being asked to preserve. This anniversary is not only a celebration of the past, but also a reminder that the next generation must []...Click to read more

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Related coverage for "America wasn't 'really founded' until 1965, MS NOW guest historian argues ahead of 250th birthday": URL Media — The semiquincentennial of second sight: Black America’s X-ray vision for democracy. Conservative Review — Preserving America’s Principles in an Unprincipled World. RedState — Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776. DNyuz — America’s Greatest Strength. The Daily Signal — Smithsonian’s Museum of American History Erases American Greatness, New Report Finds. Off The Press — OP-ED: New Survey Shows Why States Must Renew Focus on Civics Education