How America has celebrated milestone birthdays, from world fairs to the World Cup
Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became…
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson joins us to chat about his new documentary series, Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose. He talks to us…
Food defined social hierarchy in 1776. Here’s what was on the table
Around the time the United States was founded, Americans' diets included Parmesan ice cream and terrapin. But what you ate…
What would George Washington say? It’s a busy year for people who portray him
America's 250th birthday has brought more events and new crowds for Revolutionary reenactors and interpreters. They say Washington's life holds…
Organizers say the ‘Great American State Fair’ is for everyone. Some disagree
The 16-day state fair on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump rally, and not all 50 states are…
In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, amid President Trump's highly visible…
What — and who — will be at the Great American State Fair? Here’s a primer
Several state governments have declined to participate in the 16-day event, though organizers say all U.S. states and territories will…
As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: ‘America has to grow up’
In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and…
Treasury Department prepares $250 bill with Trump’s face on it
Congress needs to pass legislation in order for the bill's printing