America’s 250th
Coverage of America's 250th birthday.
Following Paul Revere’s Revolutionary Ride
People along Paul Revere’s famous route from Boston to Lexington, Massachusetts, said the 250th anniversary of America will be ‘extra special.’
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PART 1
250 Years Ago, Part 1: How a False Alarm Pushed America Toward Revolution
Here’s a look into the agenda of the First Continental Congress as well as the events surrounding it.
PART 2
Behold the Beauty: Martha Washington’s Penn Treaty Quilt
Our original first lady’s patriotic fancy quilt still intrigues us today.
PART 3
Trump Hosts Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase with Racing Legends
The president welcomed IndyCar racers and motorsports to the White House, with the first race in the nation’s capital set for August.
PART 4
The Economic Miracle of America, 250 Years in the Making
World War II marked America’s rise as the world’s superpower, but the nation’s economic foundations were laid decades before, historians say.
PART 1
250 Years Ago, Part 1: How a False Alarm Pushed America Toward Revolution
Here’s a look into the agenda of the First Continental Congress as well as the events surrounding it.
Myanmar Bets on Ancient Temples, Buddhist Pilgrimage Sites to Boost Tourism
The tourism push is an early test of whether Myanmar can persuade visitors and investors that parts of the country are once again open for business.
‘Third Finger, Left Hand’: Matrimonial Masquerade
Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas show how marriage can indeed be a romcom.
The Butler Solves It: Clare Mackintosh’s ‘The Butler’
The real crime here isn’t what you expect.
Tune in Today: Schumann’s ‘Dichterliebe’ Expresses Love Through Memories
Enter Schumann’s wildly creative year with this tragic song-story about a poet’s unrequited love.
