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America's Milestone Birthdays Celebrated Over Decades
America has celebrated its milestone birthdays with increasing extravagance over time. From world fairs to the World Cup, each anniversary has been marked with significant events and controversies.
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Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extravagant — and more controversial.
2026-07-01 09:00 UTC