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"Star-Spangled Celebrations: Small Towns Join the Big 250th Bash" As America marked its 250th birthday on Saturday, communities across the country came together to commemorate the milestone. From bustling metropolises to quaint small towns, the spirit of patriotism and unity shone bright. In Somerset, Kentucky, and Bristol, Rhode Island, two towns with a combined population of less than 35,000, residents found creative ways to join in on the festivities. Mayor Alan Keck of Somerset shared his town's celebration with a national audience on NewsNation, highlighting the unique ways in which these small towns are honoring America's rich history.

Millions of Americans celebrated the country’s 250th birthday on Saturday, with cities large and small coming together to mark the occasion in their own ways. That includes Somerset, Ky., and Bristol, R.I., where fewer than 35,000 people combined lived as of the 2020 U.S. Census.  Alan Keck (R), the mayor of Somerset, said on NewsNation’s...