Happy birthday, America? At 250, nation may be too divided to celebrate as one

The United States is currently preparing for its semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since its founding. However, deep political divisions within the nation are challenging the ability of citizens to celebrate as a single, unified entity. These internal conflicts are testing the resilience of what has traditionally been a unifying summer ritual for the American people, raising questions about whether the country remains too divided to observe this historic milestone with collective national harmony.