Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
Summary
The United States is marking its 250th birthday with efforts to encourage volunteering and patriotic celebrations by nonprofits and major companies. However, political divisions and competing events have made it difficult to present a united message, as some Americans feel less connected to national symbols and patriotism than in the past.Key Facts
- The U.S. is celebrating its 250th birthday with nationwide community service drives and special patriotic merchandise.
- Major companies like Walmart and Coca-Cola are sponsoring events and selling limited-edition products for the occasion.
- Nonprofits aim to inspire a record number of volunteer hours, tracked through an online system called America Gives.
- Political divisions have complicated celebrations, with two rival groups organizing different 250th events.
- President Donald Trump launched Freedom 250 as an alternative to the official America250 commission.
- Some events linked to Freedom 250 lost performers due to concerns about political bias.
- Views on the American flag and patriotic pride vary sharply by politics, age, and race.
- Despite political concerns, thousands of churches supported a volunteer day organized by the Salvation Army.
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