In All Of Its Majesty: America Turns 250

ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - JUNE 07: Neon lights up a Route 66 sign on June 07, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Known as the “Mother Road,” Route 66 linked small towns and major cities across the United States in its heyday from the 1930s through the 1960s. In its 100th year, it remains a symbol of Americana, preserved through vintage landmarks, roadside attractions, and local businesses. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)