Independence Day weekend, America marks its 250th birthday

An interesting piece of this statement is that Kaine's spox said he attended the America 250 event, but it was a *Freedom* 250 event, which is different. America 250 is a nonprofit org, Freedom 250 is a public-private partnership established by Trump to do stuff like the great american state fair.

Today, July 2, marks 250 years since the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution formally severing ties with Britain and establishing the 13 colonies as “free and independent States.” Here's why July Fourth, not the second, came to be regarded as “Independence Day”:

America reaching 250 is cool to me but unfortunately there is nothing to celebrate. I love seeing the signs everywhere though.

One in seven American residents is an immigrant. The remaining six in seven should remember through no action of our own, we were born here, and — alongside all who made their difficult way to America—enjoy the blessings of what happened in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. Happy 250 America 🇺🇸

Fifty years ago, this massive mural was painted on the spillway of the Prado Dam in Corona (located here: maps.app.goo.gl/wuyrygzibHSq...). The Prado Dam Bicentennial Mural was restored in 2022-2023: youtu.be/QgfKdcNYKAc?... #America250 #America200 #4thofJuly

Quote from @timothysnyder.bsky.social Celebrate #America250 by aiming for something radically better.

US editions of the Book of Common Prayer have an Independence Day prayer. The 1662 BCP: International Edition is meant for use around the world, so it has a prayer for a national day of commemoration that can be used anywhere (it's a gem from Ghana BCP 1960). Here's a comparison:

"...And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor." 12/12 #America250

It's confirmed: solar material released during Tuesday's powerful X1.1 #solarflare is on its way to Earth. That could provide some #auroras to go with any early Independence Day fireworks! Read today's #sun news at: buff.ly/QjWnbk2 📸 NOAA/ GOES.

Hey all! Happy #IndependenceDay weekend! Celebrate despite the orange stain in office! A 'Best of' show for you today, which includes an interview with @propublica.org's #AndyMannix! 3-5 PM on @am950radio.bsky.social 9 PM on @wcpt820am.bsky.social And 5 PM and late nights on KKNW in Seattle!

Trump's White House-based "Freedom 250" initiative may've sought to outshine "America 250", the bipartisan, congressionally-overseen effort that predated it. But if my anecdotal experience says anything, America 250 may've won the merch war: Their flags, shirts, etc., are *everywhere.*

I prefer America 250, the bipartisan committee formed 10 years ago to plan 250th celebrations. Freedom 250 was created by Trump to steal funds from America 250. Freedom 250 is another garbage scam from our president, it should be nowhere near official government documents.

This holiday weekend, let’s remember that standing against corrupt governments and for the people is the most patriotic and American thing we can do. #America250 #CaptainAmerica #July4 #IndependenceDay

happy 250, America 👀 hope y'all have a wonderful weekend with family and friends; we'll be doin the same on the road.

Join us in celebrating the lands and waters we all share. Download our America 250 public lands sign, snap a photo in a place you love, and share it with #PublicLands250. Be sure to tag @sierraclub.org so we can celebrate with you! Download your sign: sc.org/America250-S...