247th anniversary of America

The United States is preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary, with festivities starting on July 4. The America250 organization is recruiting people to share their stories about what the country means to them. Despite political division and upcoming elections, the organization hopes to create a unifying celebration similar to the 1976 bicentennial. The United States has a history of remarkable achievements, from the Wright brothers' first flight to the expansion of the nation and the battle for emancipation. However, there are concerns that the left is trying to sever Americans from their history and replace the Founders with new icons. The Roman statesman-philosopher Cicero's writings on governance and law have had a significant influence on the Western political tradition, including the development of the U.S. Constitution.