Fifty years ago, Don DeCosta and his family came from California to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the country’s 200th Independence Day in style. A teenager at the time, Mr. DeCosta was impressed by the historic sites, reenactments, museums, and fireworks. He thought he’d like to come back again someday. Now retired, Mr. DeCosta is in … Read more
Historian Jon Meacham on the national mood surrounding America 250 – CBS News Watch CBS News Historian Jon Meacham is serving as the National Constitution Center’s semiquincentennial scholar for the nation’s 250th birthday. Meacham joins “The Takeout” to discuss the festivities and how Americans are feeling about the anniversary. Source link
The bicentennial, too, was a time of division and uncertainty. How does today compare? Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, American voters remain attached to the country, even as a majority describe it in negative terms and many believe Americans are more divided by their values than united by them. That’s according to the latest Fox News national survey … Read more
The S&P 500 is on a hot streak, notching nine record highs in May alone despite soaring gasoline prices, sliding consumer confidence and the highest inflation in almost three years. The rally in stocks also has more room to run, according to Wall Street analysts. On Wednesday, Goldman Sachs upped its target for the S&P … Read more
DETROIT — For years, Michigan Republicans had circled 2026 as their chance to regain power in the swing state where Democrats hold all statewide offices and both U.S. Senate seats. Now, doubts are creeping in. Surging gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran and tariffs that have hit the state’s auto industry hard have all … Read more
The presidency has become too dependent on the ego and temperament of the man in office. Source link