India, June 28 -- COME JULY 4, the United States of America will be 250 years old as an independent, sovereign nation (besides the world's richest and perhaps the most powerful country). The 250th birthday of America will be celebrated nationwide as per the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence from British rule on July 4, 1776, along with numerous other freedom-ushering-in events preceding the anniversary celebrations. America's semi-quincentennial 250th founding day celebrations commenced this year on January 1, 2026, nationwide when the historical, the Washington Monument, was lit with festive birthday by lighting a 'Gigantic Birthday Candle,' especially designed for the occasion. "The illumination of the W...