America 250: Betsy Ross & the founding of U.S. flag
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FOX's Pete Cuddihy has  a look at one of the nation's most recognizable symbols and the story of the woman widely credited for making the first one.

Texas's role in formation of America
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The Texas State Library and Archives is highlighting the Texans who played a role in our country's history. Assistant State Librarian Tim Gleisner has details.

Fourth of July cookout prices hit record high as America celebrates 250th birthday

Americans preparing to hold a Fourth of July barbecue this weekend will face higher costs for their burgers and hot dogs amid stubborn inflation, a new report finds.

America 250: Campaign honors unsung heroes
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Ancestry.com is spotlighting some very day Americans as the nation gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday. 

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.

Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend

Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Firework Safety: Protecting your furry friends
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Fireworks may be fun for people, but they can be frightening for pets. Humane World for Animals shares expert tips on how to keep your dogs, cats, and other animals safe, calm, and secure during Fourth of July celebrations.

LBJ Library displays rare National Archive documents for America's 250th anniversary

The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit featuring rare documents from the National Archive vault.

LBJ Library celebrates America's 250th
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The LBJ Presidential Library is commemorating America's 250th anniversary with a traveling exhibit called The American Experiment: Pursuing Our Promise. 

America 250: Great American State Fair
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FOX's Rebekah Castor has a look at a unique event taking place in Washington, D.C. for our nation's birthday.

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.

Trump headlining Great American State Fair kickoff celebration on National Mall

President Donald Trump will take the stage on the National Mall on Wednesday night, launching a multi-day celebration of America’s 250th birthday in the nation's capital.

2 more suspects charged in multi-state White House UFC attack plot: Justice Department

Federal prosecutors have charged two more individuals as co-conspirators in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged mass-casualty drone and sniper assault at the White House UFC event.

White House UFC Freedom 250 attack plot: Alleged ringleader was in US illegally, DHS says

Federal officials say Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, identified in court documents as the alleged ringleader of a plot to attack the White House UFC event this past weekend, was in the country illegally after overstaying a visa, according to information from Fox News Digital.

5 accused in alleged drone and sniper plot targeting White House UFC event

Feds have charged five citizens in an alleged domestic terror plot to assassinate lawmakers using explosive-laden drones and sniper fire at the White House UFC event.

Trump says July 4th American 250 celebration will be a 'TRUMP RALLY'

President Donald Trump said the July 4th celebrations at the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be a "TRUMP RALLY."