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America’s 250th
Coverage of America’s 250th birthday.
Trump Takes Honorary Lap Ahead of Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar Race
The president did a lap before waving the green flag to start the first motorsports race held in the nation's capital.
August 23, 2026
BY
Travis Gillmore
Palou Grabs Pole, Legend Gordon Seizes IROC Title in First Day of Freedom 250 Grand Prix
Motorsports history was made in the nation's capital as the two-day racing event kicked off on Saturday.
August 22, 2026
BY
Travis Gillmore
Washington to Host Freedom 250 Grand Prix: What to Know
The event is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of spectators and potentially more than 1 million viewers ...
August 21, 2026
BY
Jackson Richman
First Lady Unveils Racing Collaboration, $2 Million in ‘Fostering the Future’ Scholarships
The announcement, made possible by a partnership with IndyCar and Fox Sports, came ahead of the Freedom 250 ...
August 20, 2026
BY
Travis Gillmore
Behind the Blueprints: A Look at Trump’s 250-Foot Triumphal Arch
The proposed neoclassical granite monument takes inspiration from Paris’s famous Arc de Triomphe.
August 18, 2026
BY
Emel Akan
The Self-Educated Lawyer Who Became a Founding Father
A scrappy young man from Scotland, Conn. became a lawyer, politician, and crucial member of America's founding generation.
August 17, 2026
BY
Dean George
To Break the Rod and Rend the Gyve
In this installment of 'When Character Counts', we look at a famous abolitionist who was born a slave ...
August 8, 2026
BY
Jeff Minick
Boston Freedom Trail: Following the ‘Red-Brick’ Road
The educational stroll through one of America’s oldest cities allows visitors to relive history at sites that led ...
August 6, 2026
BY
Deena Bouknight
Crafts That Make America: A Year-Long, Nationwide Celebration
Craft in America’s ‘Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026’ showcases craftsmanship across the nation for its 250th anniversary.
August 4, 2026
BY
Lorraine Ferrier
Thomas McKean: An Influential but Contentious Founding Father
He signed the Declaration of Independence and shaped early American law and politics, yet the fiery, uniquely outspoken ...
July 29, 2026
BY
Dean George
How the Irish Helped Win the American Revolutionary War
Fueled by centuries of oppression, Irish immigrants formed the core of George Washington’s forces and helped win American ...
July 28, 2026
BY
Walker Larson
American Exceptionalism Explained in ‘Founder’s Fire’
Arthur Herman makes the case for America’s great success.
July 25, 2026
BY
Dean George
Three Patriotic Poems in Honor of America’s 250th
Independence Day 2026 may have passed, but these patriotic poems will make you want to celebrate America year-round.
July 19, 2026
BY
Marlena Figge
Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt
Our original first lady’s patriotic fancy quilt still intrigues us today.
July 14, 2026
BY
Lorraine Ferrier
Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase with Racing Legends
The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation's ...
July 13, 2026
BY
Travis Gillmore
The Economic Miracle of America, 250 Years in the Making
World War II marked America's rise as the world's superpower, but the nation's economic foundations were laid decades ...
July 12, 2026
BY
Emel Akan
California City Used Drones to Help Locate 1,300 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks on Fourth of July Weekend
Santa Ana police said it seized hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks and handed out almost 200 citations.
July 10, 2026
BY
Dylan Morgan
National Endowment for Humanities, Freedom 250 Celebrate Winners of National American Heroes Student Art Contest
The competition was 'a beautiful celebration of America's past by the very young people who will be responsible ...
July 9, 2026
BY
Mari Otsu
An Andrew Jackson Statue, a Formidable First
In this installment of ‘History Off the Beaten Path,’ discover a historic statue in Washington's Lafayette Square that ...
July 8, 2026
BY
Deena Bouknight
At America’s Birthplace, a Celebration of 250 Years of Independence
Performers and visitors at Philadelphia's Independence Mall brave extreme heat to reflect on the nation's history and hopes ...
July 6, 2026
BY
Lily Sun
and
William Huang
One-Man Play Brings Washington’s Valley Forge Struggles to Life
‘A General’s Prayer’ challenges audiences to live up to the Founding Father's vision.
July 6, 2026
BY
Matthew Vadum
America’s Time Capsule Buried in Philadelphia to Be Opened on the 500th Anniversary of Independence
Despite temperatures soaring to 100 degrees Fahrenheit under a relentless sun, large crowds gathered on site to witness ...
July 6, 2026
BY
Jennifer Yang
and
William Huang
Vessel Ejected From NYC 250th Parade Over Politically Charged Banners
An environmental advocacy group said its historic sailing vessel was removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail.
July 5, 2026
BY
Tom Gantert
On 250th Anniversary, a Look Back at Gun Ownership in America
Gun control and gun safety groups say focus is being shifted from gun safety as firearms laws are ...
July 5, 2026
BY
Michael Clements
From the Heart of Paris to the Gardens of Versailles, France Celebrates America’s 250th
Illuminations, reenactments, and exhibitions across the country retrace a friendship as old as the American republic itself.
July 5, 2026
BY
Etienne Fauchaire
In Photos: Vance Participates in International Naval Review 250
The International Naval Review 250 and Sail 4th 250, the largest fleet of U.S. and international ships and ...
July 5, 2026
BY
Epoch Times Staff
Vance Celebrates American Ingenuity, Unity, Accomplishment in July 4th Speech
Rejecting the narrative of a struggle between rich and poor, Vance said America’s success was accomplished together by ...
July 4, 2026
BY
Nicholas Zifcak
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Tom Gantert
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Naveen Athrappully
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Kevin Shelley
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8hr
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Troy Myers
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By
John Haughey
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