Back in 1975, President Gerald Ford tried to unite the country for its 200th birthday. Fast forward to 2026, and the next president, either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, will do the same. But how will they celebrate?

    With the World Cup and Olympics happening, the future president has a big stage. President Ford used his moment to heal the nation after tough times. But will Harris or Trump do the same? Douglas Brinkley, a historian, thinks so. He says Ford wanted unity, and that's what America needs again.

    Both Harris and Trump are sports fans, and they'll be in charge when the US hosts big events. Harris might make things more inclusive, while Trump might focus on grand celebrations. Ford didn't have much control over his birthday party. The same goes for the next president. But they can still set the tone.

    Harris hasn't said much about the 250th birthday yet. But her friend, Libby Schaaf, thinks she'll bring joy and respect the plans already in place. Matt Spalding, who worked with Trump, thinks Trump will celebrate America's greatness.

    The World Cup and Olympics will be a big deal. Trump has been involved in sports controversies before. But experts think his opinions won't change the big picture.

    So, how will Harris or Trump shape America's 250th birthday? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: it'll be a big celebration!

How Will Harris or Trump Shape America's 250th Birthday?

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