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Nation Apr 29

The local communities hoping America's 250th birthday will help bridge divides

By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber

Politics Apr 27

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla in the United States for state visit
WATCH: Trumps greet King Charles and Queen Camilla for White House visit

Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived in the United States on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight.

By Darlene Superville, Jill Lawless, Associated Press

Politics Mar 02

America 250
WATCH: 'Freedom Plane' carrying key American founding documents sets off on national tour

Some of the United States' most important historical documents are beginning a first-of-its kind journey Monday as part of the country's 250th anniversary commemoration.

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Arts Feb 24

wethewomen
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Norah O'Donnell spotlights overlooked women who shaped U.S. history in 'We the Women'

America’s 250-year history features prominent men who built and shaped the nation. But less is known about the women whose contributions were just as important. In “We the Women: The Hidden Heroes Who Shaped America,” Norah O’Donnell writes about 35…

By Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Nation Jul 26

A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker loads mail into a delivery truck
Watch 5:30
USPS navigates financial challenges as it celebrates 250 years of service

One of the oldest institutions in our young country, the U.S. Postal Service turned 250 on Saturday. The agency is deeply intertwined with the nation’s history and has been critical to its growth, but with annual net losses nearing $10…

By Lisa Desjardins, Satvi Sunkara, Claire Mufson, Maea Lenei Buhre

Jul 05

Watch 6:32
What the U.S. has accomplished in 250 years of innovation and what's next

By John Yang, Zoie Lambert

President Donald Trump went to Iowa on Thursday to start the countdown to the nation’s 250th Independence Day next year. To mark the anniversary, the nonpartisan Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is looking at 250 years…

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