CBS to Air 8 p.m. July 4 Special for America's 250th Birthday
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 28
CBS to Air 8 p.m. July 4 Special for America's 250th Birthday
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 28
Summary
CBS said it will broadcast a primetime America 250 special at 8 p.m. ET on July 4, with streaming on Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7.
Tony Dokoupil and Nischelle Turner will host the program, which is set to feature live musical performances, celebrations from around the country and what CBS called the largest fireworks show in history over Washington.
The announcement came alongside a CBS report on the Declaration of Independence, highlighting its 1,337 words and the unresolved tension between the founders' ideals of equality and the reality of slavery.
Harvard's Danielle Allen and Florida's Allen Guelzo said the 250th anniversary should mark both the nation's shortcomings and the founding promise of self-government, liberty and equality.
Beyond the 56 signers, who were the forgotten architects of American independence and its ideals?
If Jefferson’s original anti-slavery text survived, could the American Civil War have been avoided?
CBS’s “Great American Block Party 250”: A Coast-to-Coast Broadcast for America’s 250th Independence Anniversary
Overview
CBS will host 'The Great American Block Party 250' as its flagship event on July 4th, celebrating America's 250th anniversary of independence. This three-hour live primetime broadcast will air coast-to-coast from 8-11 p.m. ET, allowing viewers across the country to join in the festivities. The event promises extensive celebrations, featuring a star-studded lineup and coverage from iconic locations. Audiences can watch live on CBS, stream on Paramount+, or follow continuous updates on CBS News 24/7, making it a central part of the nationwide commemoration.