Explore the 250 moments that shaped the USA

New special reflects on 250 years of history to mark this year’s anniversary of American Independence

2026 sees the United States of America celebrate its Semiquincentennial; 250 years since the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776. It was the moment that marked the former colonies of the British Empire as their own distinct nation, but there were many more moments, both before and after this event, that shaped the world power we know today.

In 250 Moments That Shaped The USA, you can learn about his nation-building events, from the first colonies arriving from Europe to the elections of Donald Trump as president. Covering political, social and cultural events, it’s a history special packed with information about big and small moments that had a lasting impact on the nation.

For a broader understanding of how the United States became the country we see today, this is a fantastic whistle-stop tour of its history and is available now.

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