Chasing the 250th: AI Hats, Mass-Market Patriotism, and the Search for Real Moments

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A journalist tours the 250th-anniversary merch avalanche—from official America250 swag to AI-generated hats—arguing the era’s most authentic moment may be a handcrafted ornament amid mass-market excess.
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