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250 Years of USA
The story of superpower:How wars, assassinations, pop culture and ideas shaped America
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As the United States marks 250 years of independence on 4 July 2026, Bhaskar English presents a special series exploring the events, people and turning points that shaped modern America
1 July | Assassinations that changed America
A five-part series on the presidents who were killed, the conspiracies that followed, and how these moments transformed American politics and public trust
2 July | America’s darkest chapters
From terror attacks and drug epidemics to mass shootings and national tragedies, a look at the crises that left lasting scars on the country
3 July | How America shaped global pop culture
Hollywood, McDonald’s, Netflix, Nike, social media changed how the world watches, eats, dresses and connects
The story of how 13 colonies became a global superpower, and why debates over race, identity, democracy and power continue to define the nation
5 July | Women and the American dream
America pioneered many women’s rights movements, yet has never elected a woman president. This story examines the progress made and the challenges that remain
And many more
Follow Bhaskar English every day at 6 AM from 1 July to 5 July for special stories, explainers, data-led insights and Sunday Reads marking 250 years of the United States
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