US 250TH ANNIVERSARY (SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL)
Commemorations in 2026 of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, including international tributes and Franco-American symbolism.
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Between "melting" and "pluralism": the crisis of national identity on America's 250th anniversary
AL JAZEERA ARABICبين "الذوبان" و"التعددية".. صراع الهوية الوطنية في ذكرى استقلال أمريكا الـ250
Jul 1, 2026, 12:32 PM
As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence on July 4, the occasion reignites debate over American national identity. The piece contrasts competing visions of "melting pot" assimilation versus multicultural pluralism against the promises of the US Constitution.
How the US shaped the world: 250 years of power and policies
DEUTSCHE WELLEJul 1, 2026, 07:52 AM
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.
Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday
BBC WORLDJun 30, 2026, 12:21 PM
The BBC asked Canadians across their country what they would say and give to the United States ahead of its 250th birthday. The piece collects their hopes and wishes for their southern neighbour.
The bitterest anniversary: the American ideal turns 250 amid crisis
EL PAÍSEl aniversario más amargo: el ideal de Estados Unidos cumple 250 años en plena crisis
Jun 28, 2026, 03:30 AM
The United States marks 250 years since its Declaration of Independence on 4 July amid deep crisis. The anniversary comes as the 'No Kings' movement protests Trump's authoritarianism, with the ideals of founding father Thomas Jefferson arriving battered.
Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday
BBC WORLDJun 27, 2026, 08:03 PM
Donald Trump's face is being added to select US passports to mark America's 250th anniversary. The commemorative special-edition passports will be available from 6 July and can only be applied for in person.
France's aerobatic team traces the tricolour flag over the Statue of Liberty
FRANCE 24La Patrouille de France dessine le drapeau tricolore au-dessus de la statue de la Liberté
Jun 9, 2026, 05:43 PM
Eight aircraft of France's Patrouille de France flew over the Statue of Liberty, trailing the French tricolour, to launch the 'Liberté 250' mission. The flypast marks the start of France's contribution to celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence, honouring the statue France gifted to the United States in 1886.