Echoes of the Bicentennial: What the Music of 1976 Teaches Modern America at 250
WASHINGTON — As the United States marks its semiquincentennial in 2026, the cultural landscape presents a striking paradox. Half a century after the nation celebrated its bicentennial with a fragile, hopeful introspection, modern observances lean heavily into spectacle. Today, Americans mark 250 years of independence amidst unconventional displays—such as high-profile cage fights at the White…
