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Even America's 250th birthday has grown tumultuous

NPR | By Chloe Veltman
Published June 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM CDT

The United States is throwing a big 250th birthday party this summer. Planning between two groups has become highly politicized.

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Chloe Veltman
Chloe Veltman is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk.