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We hit the road for USA 250

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The Excerpt
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Jul 3, 2026
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Summary

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States , USA TODAY sent reporters out on the road, and into history, to follow the journeys that built America – from the Underground Railroad and Route 66 to Paul Revere’s midnight ride and beyond. USA TODAY reporters Trevor Hughes, Sarah D. Wire and Karissa Waddick join The Excerpt to share what they saw and what those stories tell us about our history and where the country might be headed in its next 250 years. Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected] .  Related USA 250 stories: American Flag , Oregon Trail , Space Race , Mississippi River , Paul Revere , Route 66 , Underground Railroad Episode transcript available here . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .