Introducing Reason's America 250 Issue
Reason's America 250 issue reflects on the nation's founding principles and figures. It draws parallels between the challenges faced during the Bicentennial in 1976 and the current state of America. Despite the difficulties, the article emphasizes that there are still reasons to celebrate the country's achievements.
- ▪The America 250 issue of Reason looks back at the country's founding ideas and people.
- ▪In 1976, America faced significant challenges, including political scandals and economic issues.
- ▪Today, the nation is experiencing similar struggles with public trust and political stability.
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| Original publisher | Reason.com |
| Canonical URL | https://reason.com/2026/06/01/the-50th-anniversary-of-the-bicentennial/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:21 +0000 |
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America 250 Introducing Reason's America 250 Issue America was a bicentennial basketcase. For the sestercentennial, we're in shambles. But there are still many reasons to celebrate. Katherine Mangu-Ward | From the July 2026 issue Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/ednote1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Queen Elizabeth" alt="Queen Elizabeth | Photo: Queen Elizabeth II visits Boston for the Bicentennial on July 11, 1976; David L.
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