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…

This proud and boisterous occasion is undeniably tinged with both division and doubt

Negative news from the US often skips over the good