(The Center Square) - Millions of Americans celebrated America 250, Sail250 events in key ports, boarding scores of ships that sailed thousands of nautical miles to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Sail 250 events began in New Orleans after Memorial Day weekend and concluded in Boston this week.
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