Happy Semiquincentennial, America!: 250 Reasons Why America Is Still Worth Celebrating
It's America's 250th birthday! Here are 250 reasons to celebrate this land of the free and the brave.

Let’s hear a round of thunderous applause for America’s semiquincentennial! (Or maybe a reluctant and sarcastic slow clap from you cynics in the crowd.) Sure our beloved nation is far from perfect. From sea to shining sea there are still challenges to meet and opportunities we have overlooked. But hey. Look how far we’ve come in just 250 years! We’ve added 37 states and there are currently 130 times as many Americans as there was in 1776. Population growth is good, right? We’ve hired 47 presidents, admittedly some better than others. And then there is corn on the cob, Route 66, Philly cheesesteaks, Wrigley Field, greasy spoon diners, SPAM. Are you smiling yet?

In these pages you'll find a pinch of nostalgia, a dash of travelogue, a burst of patriotism, and even a challenge for all Americans to cherish this country and . . . maybe do better.

Whether you’re a progressive, a conservative, or refuse to be labeled, we invite you to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial. Join us for a much-needed healthy dose of optimism, a dash of silliness, and proof positive that America is still the place you want to call home.
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Happy Semiquincentennial, America!: 250 Reasons Why America Is Still Worth Celebrating
It's America's 250th birthday! Here are 250 reasons to celebrate this land of the free and the brave.

Let’s hear a round of thunderous applause for America’s semiquincentennial! (Or maybe a reluctant and sarcastic slow clap from you cynics in the crowd.) Sure our beloved nation is far from perfect. From sea to shining sea there are still challenges to meet and opportunities we have overlooked. But hey. Look how far we’ve come in just 250 years! We’ve added 37 states and there are currently 130 times as many Americans as there was in 1776. Population growth is good, right? We’ve hired 47 presidents, admittedly some better than others. And then there is corn on the cob, Route 66, Philly cheesesteaks, Wrigley Field, greasy spoon diners, SPAM. Are you smiling yet?

In these pages you'll find a pinch of nostalgia, a dash of travelogue, a burst of patriotism, and even a challenge for all Americans to cherish this country and . . . maybe do better.

Whether you’re a progressive, a conservative, or refuse to be labeled, we invite you to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial. Join us for a much-needed healthy dose of optimism, a dash of silliness, and proof positive that America is still the place you want to call home.
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Happy Semiquincentennial, America!: 250 Reasons Why America Is Still Worth Celebrating

Happy Semiquincentennial, America!: 250 Reasons Why America Is Still Worth Celebrating

by Jay Payleitner
Happy Semiquincentennial, America!: 250 Reasons Why America Is Still Worth Celebrating

Happy Semiquincentennial, America!: 250 Reasons Why America Is Still Worth Celebrating

by Jay Payleitner

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It's America's 250th birthday! Here are 250 reasons to celebrate this land of the free and the brave.

Let’s hear a round of thunderous applause for America’s semiquincentennial! (Or maybe a reluctant and sarcastic slow clap from you cynics in the crowd.) Sure our beloved nation is far from perfect. From sea to shining sea there are still challenges to meet and opportunities we have overlooked. But hey. Look how far we’ve come in just 250 years! We’ve added 37 states and there are currently 130 times as many Americans as there was in 1776. Population growth is good, right? We’ve hired 47 presidents, admittedly some better than others. And then there is corn on the cob, Route 66, Philly cheesesteaks, Wrigley Field, greasy spoon diners, SPAM. Are you smiling yet?

In these pages you'll find a pinch of nostalgia, a dash of travelogue, a burst of patriotism, and even a challenge for all Americans to cherish this country and . . . maybe do better.

Whether you’re a progressive, a conservative, or refuse to be labeled, we invite you to celebrate America’s semiquincentennial. Join us for a much-needed healthy dose of optimism, a dash of silliness, and proof positive that America is still the place you want to call home.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781510785076
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Publication date: 10/07/2025
Sold by: SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format: eBook
Pages: 216
File size: 42 MB
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About the Author

Jay Payleitner has sold more than half million books including the bestselling 52 Things Kids Need from Dad, The Jesus Dare, and What if God Wrote Your Bucket List?  He has been a guest multiple times on The Harvest Show100 Huntley StreetMoody RadioBuilding Relationships with Gary ChapmanCornerstone TV, and Focus on the Family. Jay and his high school sweetheart, Rita, live in the Chicago area where they’ve raised five great kids, loved on ten foster babies, and are cherishing grandparenthood.
After a decade writing ads for airlines and beer, Jay Payleitner became a freelance radio producer for Chuck Colson, Josh McDowell, Fathers.com, the Heritage Foundation, and Voice of the Martyrs. Now a national speaker and the author of more than twenty-five books that have sold half a million copies, Jay lives with his wife, Rita, in St. Charles, Illinois, where they raised five kids and loved on ten foster babies. Learn more at jaypayleitner.com.
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