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America Rings In 250th Birthday Amid Deep Polarization and Political Rifts
Explore how America's 250th birthday celebration is complicated by deep political polarization and efforts to bridge national divides.
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Elementary Students Lead Early Observances for America’s Semiquincentennial
Preparing for a National MilestoneElementary school students in New Jersey recently launched an early celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, marking the beginning of a multi-year national countdown toward…
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Elementary Students Lead Early Commemorations for America’s Semiquincentennial
Elementary school students in New Jersey recently launched a series of interactive celebrations marking the lead-up to America's 250th birthday, an event officially known as the Semiquincentennial. CBS Mornings host…
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Relay for America: A Cross-Country Journey to the Semiquincentennial
A collective of dedicated runners known as
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Relay for America: A Cross-Country Journey to the Semiquincentennial
A Nationwide MilestoneA grassroots organization known as "Relay for America" has launched an ambitious cross-country expedition this month, carrying a single American flag from coast to coast to commemorate the…
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Douglas Brinkley on America at 250: History tells us hoping for unity is not futile
As the United States approaches its semiquincentennial in 2026, renowned presidential historian Douglas Brinkley is challenging the prevailing narrative of national hopelessness. Speaking amid a climate of intense political polarization,…
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CBS Sunday Morning Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary in Special Broadcast
Host Jane Pauley will lead a special edition of "Sunday Morning" this June 28, marking the nation's upcoming semiquincentennial with a comprehensive program titled "These United States - America at…
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CBS Sunday Morning Commemorates America’s 250th Anniversary
Host Jane Pauley will lead a special edition of "Sunday Morning" on June 28, dedicating the entire broadcast to "These United States – America at 250," an expansive look at…
