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
Jun 29 America 250 brings extraordinary security challenge to Washington By Gary Fields, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom. Federal law enforcement is preparing for one of the city's largest security operations. Continue reading
Jun 27 At the Great American State Fair, you can find a dinosaur's rib cage. Unity is another matter By Gary Fields, Associated Press The fair kicked off this week and is a run by Freedom 250, an organization created by President Donald Trump to run his administration's official events. Continue reading
Jun 25 Watch 5:42 America's oldest hospital preserves the nation's history of medicine and health care By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport There's a new museum in Philadelphia, but its building and mission date back to before this country was founded. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown went to see how the past and present meet at the Pennsylvania Hospital Museum. It's part… Continue watching