America Turns 250 amid a crisis of faith as citizens question the nation’s direction

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates one in five Americans will not mark Independence Day this year, and two in five question the country's ability to endure another 250 years (Getty)Many Americans are reluctant to celebrate the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary of independence, reflecting deep political divisions. A Reuters/Ipsos poll indicates one in five Americans will not mark Independence Day this year, and two in five question the country's ability to endure another 250 years. The sentiment is evident in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where residents like Betsy Halsey express dismay over the country's direction, while others like Dan Marrazzo eagerly anticipate celebrations, believing America is thriving. Donald Trump has significantly influenced the official commemoration, establishing "Freedom 250" and featuring his likeness on a commemorative coin, drawing criticism for politicizing the national holiday. Historians note that while past anniversaries also faced turmoil, the current widespread pessimism is striking, with Bucks County serving as a microcosm of the nation's partisan schisms. In fullMillions say they won’t celebrate July 4 as poll reveals deep national pessimismThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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