The Other Celebration of America
While official celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary fell short of fostering national unity, the World Cup has brought people together in a way the holiday did not. For those who found the festivities divisive, the tournament offers a shared, uplifting experience. It’s a reminder that connection can be found in unexpected places.
The celebrations of America’s 250th birthday, though they offered many wonderful moments, did not provide the sweeping sense of national unity for which some people had hoped. Some Americans found the July 4 weekend too political, too polarizing, and offering too much President Trump.
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