Washington marks America's 250th anniversary with sloppy and politicized celebrations

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.

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.

Mamdani’s Sour Independence Day Address Showed How Little He Understands America

This Independence Day, countless Americans celebrated our country’s 250th anniversary in countless jubilatory ways, from grilling in the backyard, to going to fireworks shows, and even traveling to Mt. Vernon to pay respects to the Father of Our Country. But a certain socialist mayor of New York City took the occasion to deliver a speech...

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 []

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.