I went to the largest maritime gathering in US history, featuring ships from 20 countries, for America's 250th birthday. Here's what I saw.

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The largest maritime gathering in US history featured ships from 20 countries.

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10 things that are older than the United States of America

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The signage of a branch of Barclays bank in central London on February 15, 2011 in London, England. Barclays banking group has today reported pre-tax profits in 2010 of 6.07bn GBP.
Barclays predates the US by 86 years.

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I visited Fraunces Tavern, New York City's oldest surviving restaurant, which is older than the nation itself

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I visited Fraunces Tavern, New York City's oldest tavern and restaurant.

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MAPPED: Americans are flocking to historic cities like DC and Boston for the country's 250th anniversary

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The Washington Monument is in view as Rachel and Scott Sliker, of New York, ride the Freedom 250 Ferris wheel during The Great American State Fair on the National Mall on July 02, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Washington Monument as seen from a Ferris wheel at The Great American State Fair, celebrating the US's 250th anniversary.

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See the celebrities and business execs who showed up to the UFC fight at the White House

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UFC cage with crowd and fireworks at the White House
The White House hosted a UFC fight on Trump's 80th birthday.

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