America’s 250th birthday is on sale. Where’s all that merch money going?

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 1,886

Last Updated: 1 hour, 59 minutes ago

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WASHINGTON — What's more American than apple pie? Capitalism. And an array of merchandise and influence is on sale for the 250th birthday of the United States.

An America250 $275 Liberty Lux American Prosperity decorative throw pillow, anyone? How about a $25 Freedom 250 youth tee?

America250, a commission created by Congress a decade ago, and Freedom 250, President Donald Trump’s entity formed last year, each operate on their own respective tracks as a nonprofit and …

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