American at 250: A nation prepares to celebrate its Semiquincentennial

In just a few short days, Americans across the country will gather beneath fireworks-filled skies, wave flags in hometown parades, and celebrate the birth of a nation that began with an extraordinary act of courage nearly two-and-a-half centuries ago.

But as the United States approaches a historic milestone –– its 250th birthday on July 4, 2026 –– communities nationwide are being invited to reflect…