Americans across the country celebrated the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4th with a variety of events, including fireworks displays, parades, and concerts. As the United States reached its semiquincentennial, individuals reflected on the country's history and future.
Across the U.S., people commemorated the occasion in diverse ways. The *Washington Examiner* reported that communities marked the quarter-millennium with “fireworks, flyovers, parades, concerts, and patriotic displays.” NPR member station reporters asked citizens how they were thinking about their country on its 250th birthday.
The Economist’s special podcast episode took a critical look at the U.S. at this milestone. The *Latin Times* highlighted New York City's celebrations, noting a “triple-launch fireworks” display, free lotteries, tall ships, and an eight-drop Times Square ball as part of the festivities.
The Economist’s podcast offered a hard look at the country at its semiquincentennial. NPR collected perspectives from people across the nation on their feelings about America's 250th birthday. Individuals shared their thoughts on the state of the country and its future trajectory.
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