NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.

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…

Federal and White House-led initiatives are rolling out overlapping programming for the semiquincentennial, including National Mall events, court open houses and nationwide…

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Many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by trying to block out the noise of national division

WASHINGTON (AP) — Across the United States, many Americans are celebrating their country's 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. All the…

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This year, the United States is marking 250 years of independence with celebrations across the country. An historic occasion that US President Donald Trump intends to turn into…

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LONDON: On the occasion of its 250th birthday this July 4, amid the usual fireworks, state fairs, battle re-enactments, parades and backyard barbecues that define Independence Day…

NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.

WASHINGTON (AP):Across the United States (US), many Americans are celebrating their country’s 250th birthday by closing their ears to all the partisan shouting. All the…

As fireworks compete with dangerous heat, America's semiquincentennial finds a country struggling to agree on what exactly it's celebrating