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Across America, diverse reflections on the nation's 250th birthday

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Susan Bence

1h ago· 13 min readenNews

Summary

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday (semiquincentennial), NPR's member station reporters traveled across the country to capture diverse reflections from Americans on what the milestone means to them. The article features snapshots from various communities, including Cuba City, Wisconsin — one of two "Cities of Presidents" — where Main Street is decorated for the celebration. Through interviews and local perspectives, the piece explores the varied and sometimes complex feelings Americans hold about their nation's history and future on this historic occasion.

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At least two cities in the U.S. call themselves the 'City of Presidents' and Cuba City, in Wisconsin, is one of them, largely due to its patr...
NPR's member station reporters fanned out to collect snapshots of the occasion from sea to shining sea.
Americans across the country are spending the holiday thinking about what the big birthday means to them, with reflections and celebrations as diverse as the nation itself.
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NPR member station reporters across the U.S. asked people how they are thinking about their country on its semiquincentennial.

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