The United States is on the verge of a monumental milestone — its 250th birthday — but just how enthusiastic is the American public about the occasion?
As the nation prepares for the big anniversary celebration, many are asking whether the mood across the country reflects genuine pride and excitement, or something more complicated.
It’s also prompting a look back at the last time America marked a major anniversary of this scale: the bicentennial celebration of 1976, when the country turned 200. How does the spirit surrounding this upcoming 250th compare to the energy of that landmark year?
