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How Americans are feeling about the country's 250th anniversary, according to new polls
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Linley Sanders, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In Montana, a 78-year-old veteran named Duane Mitchell is preparing for the anniversary.
A new milestone is approaching for the United States, its 250th anniversary. Some Americans are already making plans to celebrate this occasion. In Montana, a 78-year-old veteran named Duane Mitchell is preparing for the anniversary.
He has restored a 1954 Chevrolet pickup truck and plans to drive it in local parades on the Fourth of July. Further details about the celebrations and how Americans are feeling about the anniversary can be found through KSAT 12, including results from new polls on the topic.
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Category: business Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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