Jul 04 WATCH: Trump hails U.S. exceptionalism, warns of communist 'threat' in speech at Mount Rushmore By Steven Sloan, Steve Peoples, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press While the language was similar to several other speeches Trump has given in recent days, it was notable for being delivered in a national park that commemorates some of America's most prominent presidents. Continue reading
Jul 03 Watch America's global legacy at 250 By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn, Madison Staten, Satvi Sunkara, Veronica Vela, Zeba Warsi, Juliet Fuisz, Alexa Gold, Zoie Lambert As the United States grew from a series of small colonies into a global superpower, it took bold, transformative steps on the world stage, but it has also stumbled. On this 250th anniversary, guest moderator William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael… Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: A Capitol Fourth – 250th Weekend Celebration By Molly Finnegan A Capitol Fourth will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Friday with a live broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and fireworks from Mount Vernon. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: 5 little-known stories from U.S. military history By Cecilia Lallmann, Shyla Duff Monumental figures throughout history have helped shape the nation by leading or serving in its armed forces. Here are five you might not know. Continue reading
Jul 03 WATCH: Bruce Springsteen: Finding America in Song | A PBS News Special By Geoff Bennett In a special half-hour broadcast, PBS News' Geoff Bennett sits down with Bruce Springsteen for a rare and deeply personal conversation marking the recent opening of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Continue reading
Jul 03 Trump heads to Mount Rushmore as America 250 celebrations ramp up amid extreme heat By Steven Sloan, Associated Press Officials have warned those celebrating the holiday to stay hydrated and take air-conditioned breaks as needed. Continue reading
Jul 02 Watch 13:09 A look at America's founding from the room where independence was declared By Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin In July of 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially voted to sever political ties with Great Britain and declare independence. In this week celebrating 250 years since the founding of the nation, and just ahead of Independence Day, Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Jul 01 Watch 7:34 America at 250: New poll finds nation divided over its identity and future By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Joshua Barajas, Kyle Midura, Jonah Anderson, Matt Loffman With celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary well underway, the country's mood can be summed up as complicated, according to a new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll. Most Americans say the nation has drifted from its founding ideals, and a growing number… Continue watching
Jul 01 Americans step out for their nation's 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone… Continue reading
Jul 01 WATCH: Trump speaks at Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication ceremony By Jack Dura, Collin Binkley, Associated Press Trump came early to see the $450 million project, a boost for Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, while also bringing the nation's birthday festivities to a region synonymous with its westward expansion. Continue reading