Former presidents reflect on America at 250: ‘Constant work in progress’
04-07-2026 20:15 via thehill.com

Former presidents reflect on America at 250: ‘Constant work in progress’

Former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton on Saturday marked the U.S.’s 250th birthday with messages reflecting on both U.S. history and the future of the country. Their sentiments struck a common theme: the U.S. has prospered since its founding in 1776 because generations of Americans have worked to fight...
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