Topic: America250
Posted on 4/21/2026
The Walt Disney Company’s celebration of America 250 will include a two-hour primetime special from ABC News Studios “that journeys through the heart of our nation,” connecting audiences to the extraordinary people, places, histories, and traditions that make America unique. In addition, Disney is expanding its longstanding relationship with Blue Star Families through a $2.5 million donation, and ABC News will provide live coverage of celebrations and activations featuring veterans and active military service members stationed around the world.
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More than 2.46 million American jobs depend on broadcasting. The local broadcast television and radio industry and the businesses that depend on it generate $1.19 trillion annually for the nation's economy.