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Ahead of 250 the U.S. Has “Two Diametrically Opposed Versions of History” | Amanpour and Company  @AmanpourandCompany
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The 250th anniversary of American independence is approaching. Where celebration is concerned, the rivalry between President Trump's Freedom 250 group and the bipartisan non-profit America250 signals a fray in the country's unity and belief in founding ideals. The Atlantic's Deputy Executive Editor, Yoni Appelbaum, joins the show to discuss the telling of the American story in the midst of division over a common narrative.

Originally aired on June 23, 2026

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