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Explore the America250 Reading List: A Journey Through Stories that Shaped a Nation This Independence Day, PBS Books
Season 2025 Episode 34 | 23m 38s
This Independence Day, PBS Books is proud to present the America250 Reading List—a curated literary journey that celebrates the path to American freedom and commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. As our nation prepares to mark 250 years of independence, we invite readers of all ages to reflect on the people, events, and ideals that forged the United States.
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