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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...
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The Tribune
· Jul 4, 2026
“American giants”: Trump salutes founding fathers in historic 250th anniversary address
Addressing a patriotic crowd on the eve of America's 250th Independence Day, the President anchored his vision for the nation's future in the legacy of four of his most influential predecessors: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
Rolling Stone
· Jun 23, 2026
The Founders Warned Us About Someone Like Trump
As America turns 250, the warnings of Washington, Hamilton, and Madison read more like headlines
ArcaMax
· Jul 1, 2026
Commentary: This July 4, at 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to protecting our elections
America has much to celebrate this July 4, but also much to do. Even after 250 years, the task of conserving the Republic given to us by our Founding Fathers is a never-ending struggle. Fortunately, we have a wellspring of wisdom from those ...
Fark
· Jul 5, 2026
Message to Americans on this 250th anniversary from real Presidents [Interesting]
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Financial Times
· Jul 5, 2026
Donald Trump defies storms and heatwave to deliver July 4 address
President eulogises forebears and eviscerates enemies at Lincoln Memorial on 250th anniversary of independence
The i Paper
· Jul 4, 2026
I reported on three US presidencies. America’s message of freedom is dead
The high ideals the nation was founded on now look like a memory to a longtime White House reporter
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Related coverage for "Former presidents reflect on America at 250: ‘Constant work in progress’": The Tribune — “American giants”: Trump salutes founding fathers in historic 250th anniversary address. Rolling Stone — The Founders Warned Us About Someone Like Trump. ArcaMax — Commentary: This July 4, at 250 years, let us rededicate ourselves to protecting our elections. Fark — Message to Americans on this 250th anniversary from real Presidents [Interesting]. Financial Times — Donald Trump defies storms and heatwave to deliver July 4 address. The i Paper — I reported on three US presidencies. America’s message of freedom is dead