Americans are ringing in the nation's 250th anniversary of independence with coast-to-coast celebrations and star-studded concerts and performances. Join CBS for "The Great American Block Party 250," ...

As America marks its 250th anniversary, there are a wide range of events, programming and unique celebrations planned by major entertainment entities. From theme park celebrations to live event ...

America turns 250 on Saturday. But the celebration Americans will see isn’t quite the one organizers spent the last decade planning. For nearly 10 years, the bipartisan, congressionally chartered ...

As the United States neared its 250th birthday in recent months, a new spin on the Stars and Stripes appeared outside homes and on banners dangling from government buildings. A twist on what’s known ...

Nothing says America quite like car culture and bureaucracy. States from coast to coast have introduced commemorative license plates to celebrate the country's semiquincentennial on July 4. The ...

EXCLUSIVE: Millions of babies born during America's 250th anniversary celebration will receive a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card under a new Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

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You can hold national history in your wallet. An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is set to be released on June 30, just days ahead of the nation's ...

Daniel Heine, a program manager at a D.C. sustainability nonprofit, has a new side gig. For the last few months, on evenings and weekends, he’s taken visitors on guided walking tours around Adams ...

Vanilla Ice’s performance at the ill-fated Freedom 250 concert was canceled Friday due to “inclement weather” in the Washington, D.C. area. The “Ice Ice Baby” rapper was among the last artists ...

Parties, protests, displays of historic documents, odes to the Founding Fathers — and a massive political rally by the president — will mark a deeply polarized nation's 250th anniversary on this ...

As the United States approaches a monumental milestone, its 250th anniversary, it is the perfect time to reflect on the rich and complex history that has shaped our nation. From the signing of the ...