As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, The Associated Press continues to bring customers and audiences a yearlong editorial initiative exploring the people, events and ideas that have shaped the nation.
For 180 years, AP journalists have documented America’s story as it has unfolded, bearing witness to the country’s defining moments. AP’s “America at 250” initiative builds on that unique legacy, using the anniversary as a lens to explore America’s history, identity and future through reporting, photography, video and multimedia storytelling.
Highlights from the project include:
- American Objects: An ongoing series examining the objects that tell the story of America, from baseballs and ranch dressing to slave shackles and military dog tags.
- Signature enterprise reporting: In-depth projects examining how Americans view their country at 250, the evolving meaning of voting rights, President Donald Trump’s imprint on Washington and other defining questions about the nation’s past, present and future.
- Beyond the Byline: Short videos featuring AP journalists reflecting on memorable reporting experiences from across the country, from an unexpected encounter with a former president they had long covered to documenting the closure of a century-old local newspaper.
Explore the latest coverage at the America at 250 hub, with new stories continuing throughout the anniversary year.
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