Is the United States a young country or a very old one?

250 years is not a long time but it's way older than you think

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

Happy July 4th, the day we celebrate in the United States as our independence day from the United Kingdom. If you’re from the United States, I hope today and this weekend are a welcome reprieve from the stresses of the world as you take in the summer and go to a BBQ or whatever it is you like to do on this holiday. Though, I also know that many of you are sweltering under a heat dome that’s currently pummeling the east and south east part of the country right now.

If you’re NOT from the United States, well this is just a normal Saturday for you. A July 4th just like any July 4th ever in the world. Except you probably get to hear a lot more complaining about fireworks online from people you may know from the States.

Regardless of whether you’re from the United States or not, this article is a celebration of not only the United States, but of the AGE of the United States. You see, right now, as I publish this post, the country has officially hit 250 years old. I guess, technically, you could make the argument that it’s a bit older given that the First Continental Congress met in 1774, but that’s neither here nor there. The official recognized date is July 4th, 1776. So… 250! Which brings me to the subject at hand: is the United States an old country or a young one?