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    Massive 300-foot U.S. flag draped over Hoover Dam for America’s 250th anniversary

    The Hoover Dam, built during the Great Depression, is one of the nation’s biggest infrastructure achievements. WASHINGTON — A massive 300-foot-wide, 150-foot-tall American flag has been draped over the Hoover Dam in Nevada as part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary. The installation went up on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country, and will light up each night until July 4. The display uses more than 550 automated LED lights and is completely powered by the dam’s hydroelectricity. According to officials, the American flag weighs about 2,000 pounds…

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    New U.S. quarter honoring America’s 250th birthday begins shipping next month

    The 2026 semiquincentennial quarter features Thomas Jefferson and the Liberty Bell as part of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration. WASHINGTON — The United States Mint will start shipping its new 2026 Semiquincentennial Quarter honoring the Declaration of Independence to the Federal Reserve on June 1, in one of the latest releases tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The coin’s heads side features Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s third president. The inscriptions include “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “1776 ~ 2026.” The tails side depicts the Liberty Bell…