Published July 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET · Updated July 6, 2026 at 2:03 AM ET
America 250 essay looks back at U.S. gun ownership
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An essay marking America's 250th anniversary traces the history of gun ownership in the United States. Other reflections published for the milestone include an immigrant's perspective on the country and a critique of how President Trump has framed the commemoration.
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