America will celebrate its semiquincentennial throughout 2026, culminating on Independence Day – Saturday, July 4, 2026. The U.S. Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence 249 years ago, on July 4, 1776.

The Fourth of July is more than a day of fireworks; it’s a tribute to the enduring ideals that built a nation: freedom, bravery, and unity. As the United States marks nearly 250 years of independence in 2025,