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== United States Today: News & Trends ==
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* '''Dec 30: Trump Account "Seed" Countdown:''' Tomorrow is the final day for the $1,000 seed deposit for 2025-born citizens. IRS servers report record volume.
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* '''Dec 30: National Mall "Magnificence Plan":''' Demolition of temporary structures and modern annexes begins today to make room for neoclassical monument expansion.
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* '''Dec 29: Golden Fleet Steel Order:''' The Department of Defense places a record $12 billion order for specialty naval steel with domestic mills in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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* '''Dec 28: Florida Everglades Expansion:''' A new executive order designates 50,000 additional acres of the Everglades for federal protection to support "aesthetic conservation."
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* '''Tax Cuts Permanence''' – Accountants are flooded with queries on the [[One Big Beautiful Bill Act]] provisions taking effect Jan 1.
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* '''The Neoclassical Shift''' – A heated architectural debate over the "National Mall Redesign" and the removal of modern brutalist elements.
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* '''1853''' – The '''Gadsden Purchase''' is signed, through which the U.S. buys 29,670 square miles of land from Mexico for $10 million.
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* '''1903''' – The '''Iroquois Theatre fire''' in Chicago kills over 600 people, leading to sweeping changes in fire safety codes.
Explore the 50 States, the Presidency, the Constitution, and the pivotal events that shaped the nation.
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Guides to the 63 National Parks, major landmarks like the Grand Canyon, and diverse regional climates.
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Data on the world's largest economy, tech giants, demographics, and American ingenuity.
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'''Start your journey:''' [[Donald Trump]] • [[Bill of Rights]] • [[Declaration of Independence]] • [[American Culture]]
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# “How to finish Trump Account registration today”
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* [[United States]]
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* '''<span style="color:#b35400;">(Federal Presidential Republic)</span>'''
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* [[Declaration of Independence]]
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* [[Gadsden Purchase]]
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* [[Slavery in the United States]]
* [[Slavery in the United States]]
* [[Pioneers and the Western Frontier]]
* [[Pioneers and the Western Frontier]]
* [[Jazz]] / [[Rock and Roll]]
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* '''Tax Extensions:''' The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025).
* '''Tax Extensions:''' The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025).
* '''New Deductions:''' Introduces a '''$6,000 senior deduction''' and tax-free overtime/tips.
* '''New Deductions:''' Introduces a '''$6,000 senior deduction''' and tax-free overtime/tips.
* '''Outlook:''' Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.
* '''Outlook:''' Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.
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* '''Flag Meaning:''' The colors Red, White, and Blue symbolize '''Valor, Purity, and Vigilance'''.
* '''Motto:''' The original motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is '''In God We Trust'''.
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* '''Did You Know:''' The U.S. flag's colors (Red, White, and Blue) are said to symbolize '''Valor, Purity, and Vigilance'''.
* '''Did You Know:''' The original U.S. Motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is '''In God We Trust'''.
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Latest revision as of 17:00, 4 February 2026

🇺🇸 Welcome to FactsAboutTheUnitedStates.com

From Sea to Shining Sea • The Land of Opportunity

Welcome to the definitive resource for understanding the USA. From the framing of the Constitution to the innovations of Silicon Valley, we curate the most essential and surprising facts about the United States. Dive into the history, geography, and diverse culture that define the American experience.

Explore everything our site has to offer:

🏛️ Government & History

Explore the 50 States, the Presidency, the Constitution, and the pivotal events that shaped the nation.

🏞️ Geography & Travel

Guides to the 63 National Parks, major landmarks like the Grand Canyon, and diverse regional climates.

🏈 Culture & Sports

From Hollywood and Jazz to the NFL and NBA—discover the entertainment that captivates the world.

🚀 Innovation & Economy

Data on the world's largest economy, tech giants, demographics, and American ingenuity.

🇺🇸 Start Here
🏛️ Government & Civics
📜 History & Culture
📊 United States at a Glance
Capital City: Washington, D.C.
Largest City: New York City
Population: ~336 Million
💰 U.S. Economic Focus: The OBBB Act
  • Tax Extensions: The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025).
  • New Deductions: Introduces a $6,000 senior deduction and tax-free overtime/tips.
  • Outlook: Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion.
🗺️ Geography & National Parks

💡 Fast Facts

  • Flag Meaning: The colors Red, White, and Blue symbolize Valor, Purity, and Vigilance.
  • Motto: The original motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is In God We Trust.
🆕 Recently Added Articles

Tip: Use Search to find states, historical figures, cultural facts, and more.