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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

Despite the scorn, Jane Austen is still alive 250 years later

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, celebrated globally with numerous editions and tributes.
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC expects 6 million visitors for 250th anniversary celebration in 2026

The 250th anniversary celebration is expected to draw 6 million visitors and generate $2.85 billion in New York City.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

America has a major birthday coming up here's what to expect for the big 2-5-0

Parades, pageants, flag-waving and fireworks will all play a role in the United States Semiquincentennial celebrations leading up to July 4, 2026.
US news
#us-army
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Washington DC

The US Army is planning a pricey parade for its 250th anniversary - and Trump's birthday. Here's what could be on display.

fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Washington DC

The US Army is planning a pricey parade for its 250th anniversary - and Trump's birthday. Here's what could be on display.

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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Photos: Preparations for Trump's military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the US Army

Preparations are underway for a large military parade coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army and President Trump's 79th birthday.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Student starts initiative to have American flag on Verrazzano to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary

Bejleri's initiative aims to raise a giant American flag on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Student starts initiative to have American flag on Verrazzano to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary

Bejleri aims to raise a giant American flag on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Student starts initiative to have American flag on Verrazzano to celebrate the United States 250th anniversary

I was talking to some old-timers about how they drove to California for the bicentennial, and they mentioned a boat parade and the flag on the Verrazano-Narrows which sparked my interest to look into this story.
NYC politics
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

N.Y.C. Museum Celebrates the Nation's 250th Anniversary

New York Historical Society is planning six exhibitions for the U.S. 250th anniversary, highlighting New York's role in democracy.
Upcoming exhibits will include revolutionary documents and women's historical contributions.
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 months ago

A 'special' celebration: Will massive U.S. flag return to Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge?

A renewed push is on to hang a massive American flag on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

250 years after America went to war for independence, a divided nation battles over its legacy

The 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord was commemorated with reenactments and reflection on American Revolutionary significance.
US politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Plans to Mark America's 250th Birthday Were Underway. Then Came the Federal Funding Cuts

Federal funding cuts threaten community celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
The National Endowment for the Humanities cancelled grants, impacting local programming.
National commemorations risk being meaningless without adequate support.
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