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America at 250: Who are we, anyway?

America turns 250 this year. The celebrations are already underway — and so are the questions. | Gary Hershorn/Getty Images America turns 250 this year. The celebrations are already underway — and so are the questions. President Donald Trump has put himself at the center of the anniversary in Washington, DC, with hype-filled plans for festivals and fireworks. Nationally, the lead-up has turned into a roiling conversation about what America even represents these days — how we all grapple with American identity, politics, and competing visions for the country. Vox’s journalists have b...