July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the congressional ratification of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. This event, sometimes referred to as the “quarter millennial” or the “semi-quincentennial” come at a moment of rapid change in much of American society. Still, it is important to mark this historic occasion, so we’ve provided the external links below which take deep dives into the anniversary.
America250.org
Freedom 250 White House site
State Department celebration of 250 Years
History.com Honors 250
Smithsonian Our Shared Future 250
