As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence in 1776, the temptation rises to focus on the year's military engagement -- but its most significant events occurred off the battlefield.

Roberts lauds importance of an independent judiciary to end 2025 Roberts spent most of his end-of-year report discussing the history of the country's founding and the Declaration of Independence ahead of its 250th anniversary in July.

Nowhere will celebrate America's 250th anniversary like Philadelphia.