America 250: How the US has changed over the last 250 years

From life expectancy to education to income to style and technology, here’s a look at how much the United States has changed over the last 250 years – and it’s significant.

Trump slams Freedom 250 concert dropouts, compares himself to Elvis

With the vast majority of the announced acts having dropped out of this summer’s “The Great American State Fair" at the National Mall, President Donald Trump posted Saturday that he does not want them performing. The president suggested someone else take the stage, someone he says “gets much larger audiences than Elvis in his prime".

America 250: Students from California, Florida, and Georgia are winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge

The winners of the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th were announced Friday by Second Lady Usha Vance with students from California, Florida, and Georgia winning for their original artwork reflecting what America means to them. 

Salvation Army launches campaign for America's 250th
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The Salvation Army is launching "United By Generosity," a campaign in honor of America turning 250 this July. FOX 10's Anita Roman learns more. 

UFC releases renderings for White House fight, Freedom250 Fan Fest

The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America's 250th birthday.

Americans share their stories ahead of nation's 250th birthday | America 250
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The America 250 Commission launched an oral history project fittingly titled "Our American Story" to record thousands of individual perspectives across the nation. Fox's Rebekah Castor has more.

It’s not too late to plan a trip to celebrate America’s 250th

Celebrations are happening all over the country this summer for America's 250th, and it's not too late to join in on the events.

Boots of Honor Memorial visits Tennessee to honor service members killed since 9/11

Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11. 

America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events

The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.

World Cup and America 250 has TSA bracing for a busy summer

With the summer travel season right around the corner, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers are bracing for one of the busier parts of the year. On top of that, not only will the regular surge of vacation travelers be passing through their checkpoints, so will all the people planning on attending World Cup matches and America 250 celebrations.

MLK & the power of non-violence | Great American Story
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We're exploring the defining moments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement in America.

Arizona high school band to perform in parade for America's 250th birthday
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A high school near Tucson is about to take their talents to the national stage this summer, performing at the Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia. FOX 10's Annalisa Pardo learns how you can help them get there. 

Arizona high school band to perform at America's 250th birthday parade

An Arizona high school instrumental program has been selected to perform in the Salute to Independence Parade in Philadelphia this July.

America 250: Boots of Honor memorial to visit Tennessee in tribute to service members killed since 9/11

Memories of Honor, a Franklin, Tennessee non-profit dedicated to the mission of making every day Memorial Day has partnered with America 250 to bring ‘Boots of Honor’ to Tennessee to honor all U.S. service members killed since 9/11.

America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

America 250: Gold Star mothers head to Europe to collect 'sacred soil' to honor service and sacrifice

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, a group of Gold Star mothers have embarked on a trip to Europe to collect "sacred soil" from ground made hallowed by the courage and sacrifice of service members