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America at 250: How Music Gave Voice to History

Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong performs at Tokyo Kosei Nenkin Kaikan hall in April 1963. (AP)

By    |   Thursday, 08 January 2026 07:38 AM EST

As the United States begins its semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the nation's founding, Americans are reflecting on the cultural forces that have shaped the country's identity.

Few have been as influential or enduring as music. From early folk songs passed down through generations to modern genres that dominate global charts, American music has long served as a reflection of the nation's history and a catalyst for change.

Hannah Swanson

Hannah Swanson is a freelance journalist at Newsmax and a communications professional specializing in media strategy and public relations.

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As the United States begins its semiquincentennial, marking 250 years since the nation's founding, Americans are reflecting on the cultural forces that have shaped the country's identity.Few have been as influential or enduring as music.
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