# America’s greatest idea is still under threat

> The United States of America recently turned 250 years old. What a spectacle! The fireworks were amazing, and millions of proud people celebrated across the nation — even around the world.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/policy/961802/america-250-free-speech?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4c1d9c39d8fe93f9756fef)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #america #fireworks #greatest #idea #threat #under #across #amazing
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