The story of North American exploration spans an entire millennium and involves a wide array of European powers and uniquely American characters. It began with the Vikings’ brief stint in Newfoundland ...

On his first day back in office, President Trump issued an executive order to change the name of the body of water that had been known since the mid-sixteenth century as the Gulf of Mexico to the ...

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” Within weeks of their publication in July 1776, those words spread around the world. In August, a London newspaper reprinted ...

At 250 years, America’s (fault) lines are showing. Partisan and regional divisions now rival the most intense internal conflicts apart from the Civil War. The escalating tension between the red and ...

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Section 1. Principles and Objectives. America’s investment policy is critical to our national and economic security. Welcoming foreign investment and strengthening the United States’ world-leading ...

As America celebrates its 248th birthday, planning is already underway for the celebration of its 250th. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Rosie Rios, of the planning commission, America250. The United ...

Workers install a U.S. flag above the pitch inside SoFi Stadium in preparation for the USA's opening match against Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup Patrick T. Fallon / Getty Images The boy honed his ...

To capture the spirit of the United States on its 250th birthday, we're asking some of the country’s most noted filmmakers and fans—actors, directors, producers, executives, and more—to tell us about ...