The New York Times – Travel:
The Labor Day weekend might be your last, best chance to celebrate the United States’ semiquincentennial. Here’s what’s on offer.
Category: United States Semiquincentennial (2026)
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State Dept. to Release 250,000 More Trump Passports With His Portrait
The New York Times – Travel:
An additional 250,000 commemorative passports, featuring a portrait of President Trump and intended to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, will be made available at in-person events.
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Trump Passports Debut, Delighting Some and Dismaying Others
The New York Times – Travel:
The Washington Passport Agency started issuing the limited-release documents with President Trump’s image on Monday, catching a few applicants by surprise.
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Nancy Ward, the Cherokee Leader, Stokes Division Even 250 Years Later
The New York Times – Travel:
In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice.
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On America’s 250th, Smithsonian Museums Offer Respite and Reflection
The New York Times – Travel:
An institution under attack from the Trump administration provided relief from the weather on July 4 — and a chance to ponder what it means to be American.
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Is NYC Summer Tourism Peaking With World Cup, Swift Wedding and America’s 250th?
The New York Times – Travel:
A series of major events is unfolding in New York this week, sprinkling the city with soccer tees, fireworks and, perhaps, love — though not record visitor numbers.
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White House Releases Images of the Trump ‘Patriot Passport’
The New York Times – Travel:
The State Department said it planned to release 40,000 U.S. passports featuring an image of the president to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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Here’s What 250 Years of Fashion in America Looks Like
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
One way to understand the promise of this country is to look at what people have worn while chasing it.