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Exploring the questions that have shaped American democracy for 250 years.
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Premieres Fri., Aug. 7 at 6pm ET on WKAR TV and streaming | Beyond 250 connects America’s past to the responsibilities of self-government today.
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250 years of independence is a milestone that invites reflection — not just on how far we've come, but on the ideas that got us here.
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Today in 1817, President James Monroe visited Detroit as part of his tour inspecting US forts post-War of 1812, and also visited Monroe, Michigan, named in his honor. On the same day in 1988, The Palace at Auburn Hills opened with a Sting concert. The venue served various sports teams and events until its demolition in July 2020.
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East Lansing is reviving a folk music event after ending the Great Lakes Folk Festival in 2027.
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