America's global legacy at 250

The United States is preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday with major events in Washington, D.C. On July 3, 2026, U.S. Air Force F-16 Thunderbirds and B-2 Stealth Bombers conducted rehearsal flyovers over the National Mall. Simultaneously, experts including William Brangham, Esther Brimmer, Michael Mandelbaum, and Robert Zoellick are analyzing America's global legacy, examining the nation's evolution into a superpower and the historical context of President Trump's foreign policy approach.