The 250th Birthday of the United States (July 4, 2026) The United States turns 250 years old in 2026 — a milestone called the Semiquincentennial. It marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence (1776) and is intended to be the largest national commemoration since the Bicentennial in 1976. 🎆 What the Anniversary Represents A moment to reflect on founding ideals — liberty, equality, self‑government A chance to acknowledge complex history, including contradictions and