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America 250: What's the vibe?

NPR | By Frank Langfitt
Published July 2, 2026 at 4:33 PM CDT

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, are people excited and proud to celebrate? And how does it compare to the last major anniversary, the bicentennial in 1976?

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Frank Langfitt
Frank Langfitt is NPR's London correspondent. He covers the UK and Ireland, as well as stories elsewhere in Europe.
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