America celebrates its enduring but fragile democracy

This weekend, our nation's 250th birthday was marked with parades, fireworks, and commemorations of all shapes and sizes, from sea to shining sea. Correspondent Lee Cowan explores the many ways in which, despite its differences, the United States remains united in its celebration of the ideals of America. "CBS News Sunday Morning" features stories on the arts, music, nature, entertainment, sports, history, science and Americana, and highlights unique human accomplishments and achievements. Check local listings for "CBS News Sunday Morning" broadcast times. Subscribe to the "CBS News Sunday Morning" YouTube channel:    / cbssundaymorning   Get more of "CBS News Sunday Morning": https://cbsnews.com/sunday-morning/ Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Instagram:   / cbssundaymorning   Like "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Facebook:   / cbssundaymorning   Follow "CBS News Sunday Morning" on Twitter:   / cbssunday   Subscribe to our newsletter: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-0... For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]

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Trump's Independence Day speech: What kind of USA is he selling? | DW News

Watch the full Salute to America 250 fireworks show from Washington, D.C.
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Watch the full Salute to America 250 fireworks show from Washington, D.C.

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The Wedding of the Century: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's "mixed marriage"

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What would George Washington think of America today?

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Reclaiming the lost art of listening to music

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‘We have never seen anything on this scale’: Haberman on Trump financial disclosures

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J.K. Simmons: A real character

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Tom Hanks' HILARIOUS Harvard Speech Leaves Audience in Splits: “I Make a Good Living...” | REPLUG

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WATCH: Firework shows across the nation for the country's 250TH BIRTHDAY

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Ken Burns says America’s founders would be ‘abjectly disappointed’ by Congress today

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‘Trump’s event was like the Scottish Willy Wonka experience... but LARGER!’

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A return to "Little House on the Prairie"

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Political turmoil, extreme heat surround America’s 250th celebrations

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These United States: Revolutionary writer Thomas Paine

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Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden Share Message for America at 250

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What we know about the Ukrainian tycoon targeted in Monaco bombing

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Dr. Evil Gets Fired from Trump's Cabinet

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When Animals Surprise Photographers in the Sweetest Way! 😍

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'A speech JFK would have been happy to give’: Historian reacts to Mamdani’s America 250 address

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What's gone wrong with Trump's empty Great American State Fair?