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Showing Original Post only (View all)There aren't too many us who can remember our 200th anniversary in 1976. [View all]
Last edited Fri Jul 3, 2026, 03:36 AM - Edit history (1)
I know, actually there are a lot of people who can. But I remember the celebration well.
It was a day that the small tiny town in western Iowa where we were living came together and the biggest celebration I can remember. There was a parade that went down every the street, had carnival type ride and games.
Funny thing about that is the towns around there came to celebrate too. It was a great time. I was a 12 year old kid having the time of my life.
Looking at Trumps disastrous events over the past couple of days. That little town in western Iowa put on a Class A celebration compared to what this administration has destroyed.
I am happy for our countrys anniversary, but at the same time, Im saddened that we have this idiot leading us into next fifty years.
When the future look back at history fifty years from now? Our 250th will consequently have horrible memories just because of one mans ego and incompetence.
Happy Birthday America! Oh and again thanks to the GOBers who say that they voted for this! Not! And yes you did vote this idiot back into office!
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There aren't too many us who can remember our 200th anniversary in 1976. [View all]
imanamerican63
17 hrs ago
OP
The Tall Ships are coming back this weekend to NYC waters. 3 July-8 July 2026
irisblue
16 hrs ago
#10
I was 21, living in my home state (The Future State of Stupid) and it was one hell of a party.
state of stupid
15 hrs ago
#16
I remember it...I was 12 years old. I am so PISSED TF off that cantaloupe caligula is f*cking this up.
The_REAL_Ecumenist
15 hrs ago
#17
@ 14 yo, I went to Wrigley Field for a Cubs doubleheader against the Mets, then to downtown for the fireworks.
aggiesal
14 hrs ago
#24
My parents were on the verge of divorcing some months later, but I didn't know it at the time.
Xavier Breath
9 hrs ago
#34
I graduated high school that year, the celebration was pretty great a month later. :D
mucholderthandirt
3 hrs ago
#36