# ‘This Land Is Your Land’ author takes a road trip for America’s 250th anniversary

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Published: 2026-07-06T14:57:04+00:00
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## Resource

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States. For many Americans, Independence Day means a celebration of hot dogs, fireworks and freedom. For historian Beverly Gage, the holiday is much more complicated. Her new book recounts the long history of the United States through a road trip to places that helped shape the country. She joins us to unpack 250 years of American history in her latest book, “This Land Is Your Land.”

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