From its earliest days as a country, the diverse United States has aspired to unity. The founders emphasized unity as vital ...

As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, many are reflecting on how the nation celebrated a major ...

On January 1, 2026, the United States began our year-long commemoration of an important milestone in the history of our country: 250 years of American freedom and independence. Two and a half ...

In the aftermath of World War II, the United States has supported the modern establishment of Israel as a democratic alliance and, more recently, as an economic partner. National security, ...

Ari Daniel - Host, "There's More to That" In honor of the United States’ 250th birthday this year, Smithsonian magazine has curated an interactive map, “250 Places to Celebrate America.” The map ...

This year, we celebrate the most significant milestone in our Nation’s history: 250 glorious years of American independence. From the very beginning, our country has been blessed with countless black ...

In 2026, the United States will mark an extraordinary milestone: 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. This Semiquincentennial, often called America 250 or ...

With the nation's big 2-5-0 coming up next year, NPR staff and critics recommended a lot of U.S.-focused titles for Books We Love, our annual year-end reading guide. Below you'll find 10 favorites — ...