Who Should Tell America’s Story at 250 Years? Its Artists (Guest Column)
Billboard | 19.02.2026 22:59
On July 4, 2026, the United States turns 250. Many of us aren’t thinking about it—some may not even realize it’s coming. But for nearly a decade, a bipartisan commission chartered by Congress has been planning a sprawling national commemoration. Major brands like Coca-Cola, Amazon and Walmart have signed on as sponsors. States and major cities are building calendars packed with parades, exhibitions, fireworks and made-for-TV spectacles.