Tag: America 250
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Coloradans get carried away: A guide to the 50th Labor Day Lift Off
If you’re looking for a Labor Day weekend activity that doesn’t involve sweating at a barbecue or arguing over who gets the last burger, may we suggest looking up? For three days, dozens of hot air balloons will inflate across the grass of Memorial Park at 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., with their bright colors…
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At Colorado’s 150th anniversary, leaders offer birthday wishes
As Colorado’s 150th anniversary approaches, leaders from across the state reflect on the spirit that binds the plains, mountains, Western Slope and Front Range — a shared commitment, they underscored, to opportunity, community, stewardship and personal freedom. Their tributes highlight Colorado’s enduring character: a state where communities thrive, public lands are cherished and generations continue…
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LETTERS: Something has to be done; Colorado is living inside a warning
Something has to be done What a shame that the selfish people think it’s OK to set off fireworks. No care for the law or compassion for the many who have lost their homes. The people in my neighborhood have set off fireworks that are large displays. it has been dry and hot. many people…
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25 lessons and wishes to celebrate America’s 250th | Eric Sondermann
The 250th celebration of America’s birth is upon us. There is undoubtedly much to salute. Despite plenty of strife and discontent at home, America remains a beacon to much of the world. The wisdom of our founders has largely withstood the test of time. That said, we are living through a tumultuous period, certainly not…
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Don’t forget the founding mothers of America | Paul Batura
America’s founding fathers are in the spotlight this week, and rightly so. Without the resolute leadership of George Washington, the moral fortitude of John Adams, the fluid pen of Thomas Jefferson and the thoughtful and intellectual genius of James Madison, to name just a few of our nation’s famed architects, there may never have been…
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LETTERS: An uplifting story; solar panels
An uplifting story Thank you for that beautiful article outlining twins Bob and Dick Gibbs. As we embark on a week of celebration of our 250th birthday/anniversary, it was very uplifting of two men who served our country with great pride and dignity. I am also an identical twin whose life with her twin sister…
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GUEST OPINION: Let’s make America 250 about the nation we all share
Our country’s Bicentennial in 1976 was a glorious experience for a 9-year-old boy. Communities came together to work on Bicentennial projects. My home county embarked on a multi-year project to restore the 1905 wooden carousel, which had been purchased from Elitch Gardens in 1928. Picnics, festivals, and colonial costumes were ubiquitous, as were flags adorned…
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Colorado participates in Great American State Fair in Washington
Visitors to Washington, D.C. for the country’s 250th anniversary will have the opportunity to learn about Colorado’s natural beauty and culture during the Great American State Fair, a World’s Fair-style event that opened last week at the National Mall. While all 56 U.S. states and territories will be represented in the fair, at least seven…
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Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected to be released once charges are…
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Vice President Vance to USAFA grads: Honor tradition, innovate for future
As artificial intelligence and space defense become more prevalent in warfare, Vice President JD Vance told the 2026 Air Force Academy graduating class to uphold their standards while embracing innovation on a cloudy Thursday morning. Marking the academy’s 68th graduating class and the United States of America’s 250th anniversary, Vance told this year’s 931 graduating…