State celebrations to mark 250 years of American independence are in full swing, as the country prepares to mark the semiquincentennial on July 4. “This is not just about a big fireworks show on July 4, 2026,” America250 chairwoman Rosie Rios, who heads the entity created by Congress to mark the milestone, said. “This milestone […]
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State celebrations to mark 250 years of American independence are in full swing, as the country prepares to mark the semiquincentennial on July 4.
“This is not just about a big fireworks show on July 4, 2026,” America250 chairwoman Rosie Rios, who heads the entity created by Congress to mark the milestone, said. “This milestone gives us an opportunity to reflect on our past and what we want to be 250 years from now. It’s a chance for all of us to ask, ‘What is the spirit of America?’ And to me, a few ideas capture the essence of the American spirit, but none better than the spirit of America focused on service. Public service is part of the fabric of our nation.”
