8legs: United states semiquincentennial

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The San Diego County Library is marking the 250th anniversary with events, exhibits, and programs across all 33 branches.
The library partners with the San Diego History Center to educate the community and foster conversations.
Events will cover multiple perspectives, linking national history to San Diego’s local experience.
A talk on California women who helped advance the suffrage movement is among the upcoming programs.
Exhibits include a virtual walkthrough of San Diego’s early Black history and other local topics.
Libby will provide recommended books for both older and younger readers on history topics.
A Desert Crossing concert on folk and protest songs is scheduled in Santee on May 6.
The library describes itself as a community hub for dialogue and learning.
A digital site offers online exhibits and a virtual walk-through of local history.
The events aim to connect national milestones to San Diego’s historical development and tourism.

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Rep. Don Bacon called the passport design 'a little silly' and said it overreaches by subordinates seeking Trump’s attention.
Bacon compared the move to communist-era visuals, referencing Lenin and Mao to argue the U.S. should not feature leaders on passports.
The passports will be printed for 250,000 travel documents available only through in-person renewals at the Washington, D.C., passport agency.
State Department officials said the edition will include the same security features as standard U.S. passports.
White House spokesperson Olivia Wales called the design a connection to America’s 250th birthday celebrations.
The article notes other branding moves by Trump, including banners at government buildings and a new coin design.
The report includes a correction noting the state Bacon represents.
The piece cites The Bulwark as the first to report the passport redesign details.
The article mentions media amplification via social media and quotes from CNN and The Hill.
The story links Trump branding to broader political and cultural symbolism during his term.

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