I love a good celebration, and Americans know how to go all-out to celebrate.Whether it’s Halloween, Christmas or even a major sporting event, we decorate, we costume, we have themed and branded food and we fête the specific holiday or milestone.
And, as Americans, we go hard.As such, I was looking forward to an all-out barrage of red, white and blue patriotism coming from every direction as we headed into 2026, the 250th anniversary of our declaration of independence from England and the milestone celebrating the founding of our great country.Now, as we are just a week away from July 4th, I find myself still looking.SECRETS OF REVOLUTIONARY WAR BATTLEFIELDS EMERGE 250 YEARS AFTER AMERICA'S FOUNDINGCelebrate America's 250th with commemorative tees, glasses, flags and more.But there isn't enough to choose from.
(iStock)Capitalism, it seems, has failed America’s 250th anniversary.In a land of clever people who look to lean into every possible opportunity, it seems like our 250th has been a wasted one.Sure, you can find some merchandise here and there, or your normal July 4th fare, but the economic response to this huge milestone event has been utterly milquetoast at best.I expected to see T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters and more in red, white and blue, emblazoned with oversized "America 250" and "America: Established 1776." I expected to see accessories proudly featuring stars and stripes and "250." I expected every grocery store product, from condiments to candy, to feature not only limited-edition red, white and blue variations, but branding about celebrating 250 years of America.DAVID MARCUS: AS THE NATION BICKERS, SMALL-TOWN AMERICA STILL LOVES A PARADEWhere are the crazy themed decorations, the 250th balloons and the commemorative knick-knacks? Where are the blow-up Uncle Sams on the suburban lawns? Where are the special festivals and events? The big apple pie baking contests?Why, when I walk down the street, is it not covered in red, white and blue from ...