How the US shaped the world: 250 years of power and policies

Jul 1, 2026, 07:52 AM en source ↗
US 250th Anniversary (Semiquincentennial)

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The United States declared independence from Britain 250 years ago. A feature examines how US relations with other nations, and its global image, have evolved since then.

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The United States declared its independence from Britain 250 years ago. Here's how the US's relations with other nations — and its global image — have changed since.

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