Will the USA last another 250 years? The nation appears more divided than ever as it prepares to mark a major milestone — but some find hope in its history.
Divisions and drama on America’s 250th
A nation divided: As the United States reaches its milestone 250th anniversary, bitter political divisions and controversies threaten to overshadow the country’s founding promise of equality. Glossary
Democrats - Members of the Democratic party, the left-leaning US political party. Joe Biden and Barack Obama are both Democrats.
DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid is the material in an organism that carries genetic information.
Republicans - People who believe a country should not have a king or queen, or in the US, members of the Republican party.
Immoral - Outside of what most people in society think is right and fair.