Americans Step Out for Their Nation’s 250th in a Proud Moment Sown with Division and Doubt
Two groups are vying to lead the 250th anniversary, while official events and thousands of local celebrations highlight deep political division, an AP-NORC poll found 44% see the U.S. as one of the best countries.
- Two organizations are vying to lead the 250th-anniversary commemoration, largely ignoring each other. Congress mandated the bipartisan America250 group to plan events, but President Donald Trump issued an executive order establishing his Freedom 250 as the national organization in charge.
- Trump's Freedom 250 now controls marquee events, including the July Fourth fireworks at the National Mall and the Great American State Fair. Musical performers withdrew from the fair's opening last week, concerned the Republican president would politicize the festivities.
- Trump declared himself the "No. attraction" during a June 24 speech, promising the "most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all" for the capital's July Fourth events. Meanwhile, America250 sank a 900-pound time capsule in Philadelphia for future generations.
- Despite top-level division, Americans are organizing independent celebrations, including a Pennsylvania choir performance and patriotic readings in Idaho. An April poll found only 44% of Americans endorse the United States as the best country.
- Citizens navigate varying interpretations of patriotism, ranging from historical reflection to political activism. Some press on in pursuit of a "more perfect union," while others prioritize loyalty to the nation over specific government figures.
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Americans step out for nation's 250th in proud moment sown with division and doubt
America has come to a landmark moment of pride and patriotism — and a time of division and doubt. As the country turns 250 on Saturday, Americans are stepping out for celebrations in a big way. Thousands of events are unfolding from every corner of the country. But tears in the national fabric are seen everywhere, too. And belief in American exceptionalism has declined. An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows more …
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Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division, doubt
America has come to a landmark moment of pride and patriotism – and a time of division and doubt. As the country turns 250 on Saturday, Americans are stepping out for celebrations in a big way. Thousands of events are…
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Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt
America has come to a landmark moment of pride and patriotism — and a time of division and doubt. As the country turns 250 on Saturday, Americans are stepping out for celebrations in a big way.
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