If you live in the United States and think America has no culture, you aren’t paying attention. 

On July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of the birth of the U.S., millions of families gathered across the country dressed in red, white, and blue to watch fireworks, barbecue, and reflect on the liberties we uniquely have as citizens. This tradition was repeated across millions of households. Yet many of the public will argue that America has no culture.