How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls

Extreme heat bears down as US prepares to mark 250th anniversary of independence

The anniversary has served as an opportunity for the US to reflect on its history while also reminding it of the political polarisation of the moment.

America’s 250th birthday gift should be civic virtue

America turns 250 this year. The celebrations have begun. Fireworks, parades, speeches, concerts, reenactments, and patriotic imagery have filled town squares across the country, with more commemorations still to come. A nation that has endured for a quarter millennium deserves to celebrate its achievements. But anniversaries should be more than commemorations. They should be moments []

Trump Visits Mount Rushmore to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary

The United States is commemorating its 250th anniversary with nationwide celebrations marking the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The anniversary is one of the country’s most significant historical milestones, with events taking place across the nation and culminating in a major celebration in Washington. As part of the commemorations, Donald Trump is [] The post Trump Visits Mount Rushmore to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Are you proud to be an American? Their answers will shock you.

Americans should take pride in their country. See how we are celebrating America’s 250th birthday at the link in bio.

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.