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This is a significant year for America. July 4, 2026 will be the 250th anniversary of the day the Declaration of Independence was signed. The official name for this milestone is the Semiquincentennial. That’s a real mouth full, and probably not a term many of us are familiar with. But we can all take part in celebrating the birthday of our great nation! The America250 initiative has been developed to help every American take part in the festivities:
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress in 2016 to plan and orchestrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Appointed by the House and Senate leadership of both parties, the nonpartisan Commission is composed of 16 private citizens, 4 U.S. Representatives and 4 Senators, as well as 12 Ex Officio members from all three branches of the federal government and its independent agencies.
America250 is striving for “350 by 250” — our goal to engage all 350 million Americans by our nation’s 250th anniversary. Join us in celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial by sharing your story, inviting students to describe what America means to them, or helping make 2026 a record setting year for volunteer service...
Across the country, Americans are planning unique and exciting ways to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. America250 has compiled upcoming milestones and opportunities to get engaged and ensure that all Americans can find ways to commemorate this historic moment in our nation’s history.
To learn more about America250, visit the home page here. And check back with the First Federal Bank blog throughout this month, as we take a closer look at specific aspects of the initiative, and how we can all can participate.
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