At 250 years, America’s fault lines are showing. Partisan and regional divisions rival the most intense internal conflicts it ...

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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Within weeks of their publication in July 1776, those words spread around the world. In August, a London newspaper reprinted ...

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As America celebrates its 248th birthday, planning is already underway for the celebration of its 250th. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rosie Rios, of the planning commission, America250. The ...

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From what the eat to where to watch live music, here's your complete guide to America’s 250th birthday in Nashville.