{"id":2604337,"date":"2026-05-19T07:51:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-semiquincentennial-merch-for-a-red-white-and-blue-250th\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T08:00:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:00:54","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-semiquincentennial-merch-for-a-red-white-and-blue-250th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-semiquincentennial-merch-for-a-red-white-and-blue-250th\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Merch Guide For A Red-White-And-Blue America 250"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-ultimate-guide-to-semiquincentennial-merch-for-a-red-white-and-blue-250th%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2604337&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>As America approaches its 250th birthday, the article argues that official \u201cAmerica 250\u201d merchandise frequently enough lacks real patriotic enthusiasm-citing bland or \u201ctraitorous\u201d items from the official store, an overly soulless minimalist \u201c250\u201d logo, and even unexpected collections like \u201cCinco de Mayo\u201d and an Ireland-themed line. It contrasts the meager official catalog with the more inventive, varied patriotic finds from previous eras (e.g., 1976 bicentennial items) and then promotes a curated set of alternatives, especially those made in the USA, via \u201cThe Federalist\u2019s\u201d own guide.  <\/p>\n<p>The piece then organizes recommended semiquincentennial products by category-starting with patriotic footwear, cross-stitch patterns, bandanas, mugs, front-door decorations (like wreath sashes), tableware for home entertaining, kids\u2019 clothing and books, and patriotic fashion\/comfort items (tees, sweaters, hats, socks). It also includes home goods and decor (art prints, quilts, bunting), gifts for pets and chess players, seasonal items tied to Christmas, and novelty or lifestyle products (e.g., a Kentucky bourbon release, commemorative glasses, USPS stamps).  <\/p>\n<p>it\u2019s presented as a \u201cred-white-and-blue\u201d shopping list meant to replace the official store\u2019s perceived corporate-coded emptiness with more distinctive, often american-made patriotic merchandise.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As America\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/construction-crews-begin-dismantling-blm-plaza-near-white-house-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Construction crews begin dismantling BLM Plaza near ... House - Washington Examiner\">250th birthday approaches<\/a> this summer, her enthusiastic celebrants have raised a common complaint: there\u2019s a lack of patriotic fervor in the marketing departments of American corporations, especially compared to what many remember from the bicentennial in 1976. Just scour eBay for bicentennial merch, and you\u2019ll find gems ranging from adorable to amusing: a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/257497822085?_skw=bicentennial&#038;itmmeta=01KR4M18Y0C8X6VGZ3WFKQKJG4&#038;hash=item3bf410f385:g:X-IAAeSwCDFpgvSU&#038;itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xDMpxSOZ51EGaEoC0rGarYZ81LQW%2BvURqlZuHYH95oTavEEE7JWo%2BLU3Zg5JJapPta9bCeQI4MH7oOOIPRMJ2V1KmkptteyM0iOiS0boABFZoEX3sQMrr%2FE8l91z04q2rVCxe2XnmtXWGHUrVsuAQ24%2FJonXrtfk49fLQV3jef8%2F56JkpoiYhLiwuekH6UsGdzwY%2Bc3neyCO0dNNFeQnOI4mlqvAoLYl%2FS34d95Wo4uz%2Fr3uA1ny92u7C%2FEm2gzHC%2FKiBeXMlKMM%2FwGTltMHuqhCVJ42m2RAmXGscJVA%2FrHSw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4qQhZTBZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">covered wagon piggy bank<\/a>, an awesome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/227246538339?_skw=bicentennial&#038;itmmeta=01KR4M8XGCT575MQ1VJQQA8GTK&#038;hash=item34e8f2fe63:g:x-EAAeSwxONprKOu&#038;itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xC63DklrlazUYfgnByQc%2BHUKREFhmbNA74xQghRKlKOXo1xk4Qlp%2FuXdFcj1s35yGFH%2BcuzxyCfTtXY6Uc81Ytpn1o6R89wtc3g5wsX4K3AcOolo%2BxaPelwUDR4eTb8Tn4z5MfRVCcU5x9pbeLIgMz6%2Bk7njsFxMoNjAoyIAlJf0p7ayiUsHG70AtB6PIBpbup%2BUNy5EZu9B2RA1LPZ56sN%2Bx2YHn%2FX9Hpzd%2Fx4q9A6ANcaESUHc%2BtUBxGJL6Y9XTZPBSgAwpDyw5kKeW5eb9OlMF%2BhkT0SynqqfgXLiWCrHw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jYo5TBZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hand-tooled leather satchel<\/a>, a star-spangled <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/178068924617?_skw=bicentennial&#038;itmmeta=01KR4MDYTSYRJBVHVE3SV7X35T&#038;hash=item2975bc28c9:g:obcAAeSw6SNp6Cmi&#038;itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBgewyQuJS38VNRPF2pia6JqRoXdHDNT4X3HA9Q8yiNpxr3DnQOQ4uYQitlnB0OTtNb9Xlwim90YB73rLgS5qRYCWK7en23jY%2FuWb1ikT7pJY%2BaglsbzuTPdtldNfIqlL02xMhHbCK4c0NRU4tbTaI4ULbbBkJ25ZkxAj4Xruv9iknt%2BqmZ0d4iqCJLv6w%2FnHGJRt7vlNYdND2mXW83vazmMqUWtIQBxvWDkE3pkr3UNXebhz5%2F6ZtKEVe8vuZMucqRxf0VdxwS6W9KQipTOaMZvWgZrMX747TkEZwgUxZrsQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM5u23lMFn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bicycle<\/a>, a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/298269897192?_skw=bicentennial&#038;itmmeta=01KR4MGGE0NTDFTHSSKP0TVPJN&#038;hash=item45724571e8:g:OVsAAeSw7clp8Lkt&#038;itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBtHTIk7VcAPlHrdZ4TowoZoU2HWdfxU%2FovoZne88y1Ni%2BHJV0KqjflWKwjCn8GI0Mo7egtpGbjfvO39%2FMKZ8%2FfFvAokJveYVMXUmVtKGp%2B0SBm%2FmtBgm1n%2FgUJIvjwrjVjc7K2H4FB2E4jhejloFC5LNIXckJVt8RR5F6RtfEBPzsPNk6eT5FV4EPDFxV3vzeOOWiDyiimIUHsn7cBSAfoOiLWp4I6lat%2BD6SdVC8Q%2FSkJsPGQjUk62YlZI2vTj0Iy%2BYiGnwq%2FpWHpudgWYwWkjijvop%2FA269ZeXYmTHKu%2FQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6CHwpTBZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">silver coffee spoons with the seals of the 13 colonies<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/298186906401?_skw=bicentennial+pool+ball+set&#038;itmmeta=01KR4N46E03JTWFRRFA10BG6QD&#038;hash=item456d531b21:g:jIcAAeSwXBNpzreZ&#038;itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xCrWwSCfGOLDRLqbjUEgqjAs1OuVN58eMfhZnKcf%2BVOBMPZW3JagNe7Gh4zi%2ByrLWdsEOKoLw%2By03DrWeHVSNcb%2FKTx5%2BpbefwspPlMlmESuF7wtD0Mikbsvc4%2FY53it6RLXPUs%2B3lj6KBAgdswbldyVxh%2Fio41pTR6QC3qTP9WQiNm%2FEXFGPjd1jYCiwf2oJjoqcq316XISRiQnvFXJHvqbaSk7NDFPqkDtni26Kw5psw9nl4IT4Ct07MlSyt7FJo%2B2dluH2Va0wET3FgWeMJl%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5znkJXBZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bicentennial pool ball set<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/358169988377?_skw=bicentennial&#038;itmmeta=01KR4MAMV9JR36X85FWX5AC16Z&#038;hash=item5364984d19:g:wecAAeSwO01pe9T2&#038;itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xC0bL8r39ZT3%2FcGxsDXIEnkDRSq8JDdLjbYgksoeppzZCK96ZZfAxf8rwnZ4FMRW5ksnOytWTQQ43KNseX5rf7ouU6hlHcAumRjtlE6XEpXYewRRFWqRmTGo508v5GKE0tXFUug2w5Oqz%2FhSwIlRaAIOnrj20Ro34sagYn8zh1ni8tqlqANAkUTUi2RxpQX6anTc8hm65c2S%2BS0TeDR85LX%2BE77m5YBCpims3bu%2FnSGN%2Bks0lGfRw3ya3MpQ3Rd%2Fkvvp18PQIUo6VSy9zbhMdFSKmSr5%2FZp%2BMZUMWVdRBt%2Bsw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBM-M2qlMFn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commemorative ruler<\/a> from the Kansas City Light &#038; Fixture Company, and even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/327144784089?_skw=bicentennial&#038;itmmeta=01KR4M8XGCPX0MF3543MANBBSV&#038;hash=item4c2b5940d9:g:r0EAAeSwwkBpnzxw&#038;itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA8GfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xBfiAPPIT8NxMV2wNrToa99k7M%2BHV9PSNHIj6F1PFW87RzDwo7hwoQ8mC4fDv60LCv3gn62nb1xxc3K%2FHCufvPsQ9qn6lH80YZRDwq2SiYOhmg7FfxDhT8jWImdKUp%2BVKEcduCowVcpNPrZXTL1w9FzHzrDnW2%2FiLZfhywNQOfc2AjFFNU3%2BJsTZKTQtKqlzCc9lHTY%2FzH9Q%2B3zVJHyQ9ZFCUnlzaWSRBgHYl0Saso1Qd3o8hSBcobO%2Ff8lP6bEFif6WUyCftI0j%2FkFfGOEdCub5BskDwJZaeZql%2FJu9pRVhg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7jYo5TBZw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">patriotic bridal garter<\/a>, still in the original packaging from a New Hampshire wedding accessory supplier.<\/p>\n<p>This time around, the officially licensed products range from bland to straight-up traitorous. The official America 250 store offers this <a href=\"https:\/\/store.america250.org\/products\/not-on-fe-st-pattys-designs-irish-vibes-only-short-sleeve-tee-51533?variant=56781044482208\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cIrish Vibes Only\u201d T-shirt<\/a> and this <a href=\"https:\/\/store.america250.org\/products\/not-in-fe-cinco-de-mayo-cinco-de-mayo-short-sleeve-tee-52606?variant=56962716041376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cCinco de Mayo\u201d T-shirt<\/a>, which look like they were created in a lab by a miserable lady bureaucrat who donates to the KKK via the Southern Poverty Law Center. Yes, there is an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazon-not-streaming-clarence-thomas-doc-during-black-history-month\/\" title=\"Amazon Not Streaming Clarence Thomas Doc During Black History Month\">entire section celebrating<\/a> the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cinco_de_Mayo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mexican army\u2019s 1862 victory over the French<\/a> in the official America 250 store.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p><span><\/p>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today I learned that the official America 250 store, which you might expect to offer patriotic USA merchandise, has an entire &#8220;Cinco de Mayo&#8221; collection, as well as a collection celebrating the country of Ireland.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0r8fuUPyjp\">https:\/\/t.co\/0r8fuUPyjp<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jbT7yVTO9r\">https:\/\/t.co\/jbT7yVTO9r<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KPXWUrVBqO\">pic.twitter.com\/KPXWUrVBqO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Elle Reynolds Purnell (@_ellepurnell) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_ellepurnell\/status\/2052857711470031015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 8, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/span> <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t help that the corporate-coded logo emblazoned on all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nascar-driver-who-inspired-lets-go-brandon-says-now-extremely-difficult-to-get-sponsorships\/\" title=\"NASCAR Driver Who Inspired \u2018Let\u2019s Go ...on\u2019 Says Now \u2018Extremely Difficult\u2019 To Get Sponsorships\">official merchandise<\/a> is utterly soulless. As the Daily Caller\u2019s Gage Klipper <a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2023\/12\/08\/americas-250th-anniversary-logo-got-released-even-worse-than-youd-expect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">put it<\/a>, the minimalist graphic, depicting the number \u201c250\u201d written in a striped ribbon, fails to grasp \u201cthat America is much more than a brand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The logo \u201cuses exactly what it needs to convey what it <em>is,<\/em> but eschews any superfluous feature that would tell us what it <em>stands for<\/em>,\u201d Klipper adds.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re as underwhelmed by the official merchandise as I am, this is for you: the Federalist guide to America 250 gear for a red-white-and-blue semiquincentennial summer. Where possible, we\u2019ve given preference to unique items that are made in the USA, noting which ones are and where in the country they\u2019re made. And of course, in addition to the items highlighted below, you should check out The Federalist\u2019s own catalog <a href=\"https:\/\/7pzmi0-z6.myshopify.com\/collections\/all?page=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>For Your Feet<\/h2>\n<p>The idea for this piece was born when our editor-in-chief Mollie Hemingway noticed a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MZHemingway\/status\/2044409029691109844?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these Martin Dingman American flag loafers<\/a> on a fellow airline passenger and asked the internet for more patriotic merch recommendations. Unfortunately, those are now sold out, but there are other patriotic footwear options out there.<\/p>\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gokeyusa.com\/home\/gokey-moccasins\/freedom-moc\/?attribute_pa_size=8-5&#038;attribute_pa_width=ee&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=22304126102&#038;gbraid=0AAAAACM4sZQkx3_1zNhF_0lHVvyc6_r7O&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8PDPBhCeARIsAOJwmWWTGwZ6L9MH06f3amLJDYdzjerfZDsBntqXi8-ryWYLq1RfbhDR5EkaAspVEALw_wcB#reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red-white-and-blue leather moccasins<\/a> are handmade in Missouri by Gokey, a brand that\u2019s been making high-quality footwear since 1850. A portion of each sale goes to Freedom Hunters, an organization that provides hunting trips and other outdoor excursions for veterans and military families. <em>$250.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>For women, if you don\u2019t mind shelling out a bit, <a href=\"https:\/\/bypaige.com\/collections\/americana-collection\/products\/needlepoint-loafer-in-american-flag-tan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these needlepoint loafers<\/a> from By Paige are hand-stitched and leather-lined. (They also come in <a href=\"https:\/\/bypaige.com\/collections\/americana-collection\/products\/needlepoint-loafer-american-flag-on-navy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">navy<\/a>). <em>$398.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For the Cross-Stitcher<\/h2>\n<p>One of the suggestions offered in response to Mollie\u2019s call for red-white-and-blue paraphernalia was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/4433927746\/250-years-independence-day-cross-stitch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this amazing cross-stitch pattern<\/a>, available on Etsy. <em>$5.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Neck<\/h2>\n<p>This printed <a href=\"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/usa-1776-2026-bandana-made-in-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cotton bandana<\/a> is made in the USA and designed by the New England-based History List. <em>$19.95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Coffee<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/allamericanmaker.com\/products\/americas-250-eagle-mug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This mug<\/a> is made by Arizona-based company HF Coors for All American Maker, an outfit that boasts a <a href=\"https:\/\/allamericanmaker.com\/pages\/about-aam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">100 percent American supply chain<\/a> and donates 10 percent of each sale to disaster relief in the United States. Use it for drinking coffee, or drink tea at your own risk \u2014 you might get a sudden urge to dump it overboard. <em>$25.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Front Door<\/h2>\n<p>A patriotic wreath sash like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/4308173012\/patriotic-themed-wreath-sash-4th-of-july?ls=a&#038;ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_search_type=all&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_search_query=usa+wreath+sash&#038;ref=sc_gallery-1-1&#038;sts=1&#038;plkey=Eu0VDh5TBam8ikTHGClj5ZEZiF33%3ALT6f982e8c5a8b7e0ae72298821cb777948ec4769f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a>, from an Indiana-based Etsy shop, deserves to ornament your front door all summer. <em>$38.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your China Cabinet<\/h2>\n<p>In 1976, Wedgwood came out with bicentennial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.replacements.com\/collectibles-wedgwood-bicentennial-plate-independence-hall-1776-1976-boxed\/p\/817461?utm_source=google_shopping&#038;utm_medium=organic&#038;utm_campaign=shopping_feed&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=22422677246&#038;gbraid=0AAAAAD_wdsKIeM99KpHzx2LP3Ld30Wx-v&#038;gclid=CjwKCAjw46HPBhAMEiwASZpLRDHr5spPgL2yW2RYgQQrekdFouCqtBNow_zc5zM6rtgGyeUkhlUmtBoCct8QAvD_BwE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">china<\/a> featuring scenes from the American Revolution. I couldn\u2019t find much comparable for the semiquincentennial, but the White House Historical Association does have some beautiful, hand-decorated commemorative pieces, like these <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.whitehousehistory.org\/products\/america-celebrates-250-years-10-plate?variant=47670618587188\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">plates<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.whitehousehistory.org\/products\/america-celebrates-250-years-teacup-and-saucer?variant=47670618226740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teacups<\/a>. <em>$150-$160.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Bar<\/h2>\n<p>Bravo to Waterford Crystal for releasing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterford.com\/en-us\/collections\/all-collections\/us250#aq=%40categories%20%3D%3D%20(%22US250%22%2C%22Mastercraft_US250%22)&#038;numberOfResults=19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America 250 collection<\/a> \u2014 my favorite from their catalogue is this set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waterford.com\/en-us\/collections\/all-collections\/us250\/us250-clear-double-old-fashioned-set-of-2-1084266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stars-and-stripes-inspired rocks glasses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>These made-in-the-USA commemorative glasses from Preferred Living remind me a bit of the old Kentucky Derby juice glasses in my parents\u2019 kitchen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preferredliving.com\/america-250-pint-glass.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pint glasses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preferredliving.com\/america-250-whiskey-glass.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rocks glasses<\/a> are available for individual purchase or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.preferredliving.com\/america-250-combo-patriotic-pack.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">in a set<\/a>. <em>Starting at $19.95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>To fill your rocks glasses, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/makers-mark-honors-americas-250th-anniversary-with-special-release-supporting-veteran-farmers-302771069.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">limited-edition Kentucky bourbon<\/a>, designed by Maker\u2019s Mark in honor of America\u2019s 250th. <em>$28.99, available June 1.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>\n<div>\n<p>         <span>Image Credit<\/span>Maker\u2019s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 250th Anniversary       <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Mail<\/h2>\n<p>In honor of the semiquincentennial, the U.S. Postal Service collaborated with legendary American designer Ralph Lauren to create a set of <a href=\"https:\/\/store.usps.com\/store\/product\/american-icons-stamps-S_582404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">postage stamps<\/a> with 13 iconic American designs. Available June 9, you won\u2019t want to miss these! <em>$10.14.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Entertaining<\/h2>\n<p>For all your summer barbecues, <a href=\"https:\/\/dixiepottery.com\/products\/celebrate-america-250-server-20-x-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this handcrafted platter<\/a> from Dixie Pottery in Canton, Georgia, is ready to serve. <em>$115.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For the Little Ones<\/h2>\n<p>For little girls, this <a href=\"https:\/\/lillieandlilah.com\/products\/patriotic-in-blue-dress?variant=44964583473175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smocked dress<\/a> from Lillie &#038; Lilah is hand-embroidered with sizes ranging from 6 months to 7 years. For little boys, if you can wrangle them into one of <a href=\"https:\/\/lillieandlilah.com\/products\/pre-order-patriotic-light-blue-boys-smocked-shortall?variant=42263762370583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these cute little overall outfits<\/a>, more power to you \u2014 but for a more practical option, try <a href=\"https:\/\/lillieandlilah.com\/products\/american-flag-short-set?variant=44964132257815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these embroidered flag shorts<\/a>. <em>$38-52.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>For All the Kids<\/h2>\n<p>Out May 19 from Hillsdale College\u2019s Matthew Mehan, this beautifully illustrated <em><a href=\"https:\/\/sophiainstitute.com\/promo\/the-american-book-of-fables\/?srsltid=AfmBOopzp3FbSjkgtjBQR8DhX1O2R6aIeStsIgqmXISZGRVDRylzugyF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Book of Fables<\/a><\/em>  reimagines Aesop\u2019s classic fables with iconic American creatures set against some of the country\u2019s most beautiful landscapes. From rhymes for little ones to longer tales for the older kids, it will delight the whole family. <em>$39.95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>The art of Nebraska-based illustrator Greg Paprocki is the basis for <a href=\"https:\/\/shopwithellie.com\/products\/celebrate-america-500-piece-puzzle?variant=49376528531778&#038;country=US&#038;currency=USD&#038;utm_medium=product_sync&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_content=sag_organic&#038;utm_campaign=sag_organic&#038;srsltid=AfmBOoqe-LqCG8K7R7JtcL6-PrCw78ZclNva4ESAoFRKR6TuS6LzdZLg5nQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this 500-piece puzzle<\/a>, available at various toy stores and bookshops around the country. <em>$17.95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For the Older Kids<\/h2>\n<p>The New York Times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/12\/12\/us\/high-school-english-teachers-assigning-books.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reported<\/a> in December that high school teachers are <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >rarely assigning full-length books<\/a> to their students anymore. This summer, give your kids a copy of <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/a-patriots-history-of-the-united-states-larry-schweikart\/1137528956?ean=9781595231154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Patriot\u2019s History of the United States<\/a><\/em>  for the history they won\u2019t get in the classroom. For fun, throw in the first book of the new <em>American Treasure Hunters<\/em> series from Passage Press. From an Independence-Day setting to Civil War treasure, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/passage.press\/products\/ath-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hunt For Confederate Gold<\/a><\/em>  is on-brand reading for an America 250 summer.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Own Bookshelf<\/h2>\n<p>For this one I called in my colleague Hayden Daniel, our in-house history expert and host of <em>Hayden\u2019s History Hour<\/em>. He recommends <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/1776-david-mccullough\/1100185210?ean=9780743226721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1776<\/a><\/em>  by David McCullough, if you haven\u2019t read it yet, and Gordon Wood\u2019s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/blackwells.co.uk\/bookshop\/product\/9780199832460?gC=098f6bcd4&#038;srsltid=AfmBOoq0kPom2ihqkGT9WwDJrTI8fgPpRLrqo5yzOQJPeiNvLQRQvubccvg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Empire of Liberty<\/a><\/em>  and <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/193550\/the-radicalism-of-the-american-revolution-by-gordon-s-wood\/9780679736882\/?ref=PRHB7BD76FBDB&#038;aid=14813&#038;linkid=PRHB7BD76FBDB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Radicalism of the American Revolution<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>And of course, I\u2019d be remiss if I didn\u2019t suggest Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway\u2019s new book, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alito-Justice-Reshaped-Restored-Constitution\/dp\/1541607139\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alito: The Justice Who Reshaped the Supreme Court and Restored the Constitution<\/a><\/em>. It\u2019s a biography of the most underrated originalist powerhouse on the court, Justice Sam Alito, but it\u2019s also a <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2026\/04\/21\/alito-teaches-the-right-how-to-have-principles-and-win-at-the-same-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">roadmap for conservatives<\/a> to follow Alito\u2019s example of racking up real-world wins without compromising his constitutional principles. <em>$32.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For the Weekend<\/h2>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/monticelloshop.org\/products\/americana-quilted-tote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quilted tote<\/a> would be perfect as a beach bag, farmers market tote, weekender, or grocery bag. From the shop at Thomas Jefferson\u2019s Monticello, it\u2019s handmade in the USA. <em>$95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Wearing<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike the official America 250 logo, <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.visitthecapitol.gov\/250-years-of-america-tee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this tee<\/a> from the U.S. Capitol visitor center has retro charm. <em>$26.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019m also loving <a href=\"https:\/\/store.nixonfoundation.org\/collections\/america-250\/products\/america-250-ringer-tee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this tee<\/a> from the Nixon Foundation, with its navy contrast trim. <em>$34.95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t get more iconic than the Ralph Lauren <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ralphlauren.com\/men-clothing-sweaters\/the-iconic-flag-sweater\/659483.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flag sweater<\/a>, made in the USA and available in red, white, or blue. <em>$398.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>Or for a commemorative take on the original, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/monticelloshop.org\/products\/monticello-1776-flag-sweater?mrkgadid=1000000&#038;mrkgcl=216&#038;mrkgen=gpla&#038;mrkgbflag=0&#038;mrkgcat=allprod&#038;dsproductgroupid=295330658773&#038;product_id=808215-BLU-MD&#038;merchid=8927679&#038;prodctry=US&#038;prodlang=en&#038;channel=online&#038;storeid=%7Bproduct_store_id%7D&#038;device=c&#038;network=g&#038;matchtype=&#038;creative=53706705265&#038;targetid=pla-295330658773&#038;campaignid=214191625&#038;adgroupid=14588742865&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=214191625&#038;gbraid=0AAAAAD_hItVevGypEO1OujY7IdP9_avI2&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjw8PDPBhCeARIsAOJwmWVvnJw5G15vjd6NBAoj1ZrJblMIlA4-yEcA5ATl1O_E8csri4q3s0caAnRVEALw_wcB&#038;_su_rec=NpVlO4S4AXZJVAxcA4jIKHhIdyW8HE5UsrBnZALUUA14da162Izh4I9S-IDDc1o638SoEdcF2Zpoxi3rapjAvIcFz020nqfepuMufoi2MwnNFHiR7DBX6VpkVZ1aKOUkFdXtqPbv0_XikeW8VANVqIlsKMfU_9mrGu_qkX5q2Xsi7T-HyoEBRjT7LBqgaFD2BmFOaMbg7Ogi7mnLHu6DKpGy8vp1wxncBv6FC5nMZq3A6-kRYKUo22vCML_FU-xn3KABkj5WfoRu4ImK0iK8jc24OSGnNRvBUebV2qqmnAc6gTc0WcW5k4O94rKYtL2SexzATybnJ56MfWnRAn1avGUlyQRNFj70hMCc01VpH2lFz6OC8plN&#038;_su_rec_id=83201193-3847-4a07-8eb8-6711a8db55de-1778177217\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this \u201c1776\u201d flag sweater<\/a> from the shop at Thomas Jefferson\u2019s Monticello, made from a cotton-cashmere blend. <em>$149.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/americanfarmcompany.com\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Farm Company<\/a> is an Iowa-based brand founded by farm wife Rachel Granstra, and which directs some of its profits to sharing food supplies and the Gospel around the world. They have an entire <a href=\"https:\/\/americanfarmcompany.com\/pages\/america-250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">America 250 collection<\/a>, but their <a href=\"https:\/\/americanfarmcompany.com\/products\/patriotic-floral-1776-blue-tee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">floral \u201c1776\u201d tee<\/a> and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/americanfarmcompany.com\/products\/usa-american-farmer-tractor-ivory-tee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Farmer<\/a>\u201d tees are a few standouts for ladies.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Also from American Farm Company: this awesome varsity jacket. <em>$64.95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>And I simply cannot choose a favorite item from the Americana oozing out of Kiel James Patrick\u2019s website. Based in Rhode Island, the brand is the sartorial progeny of old-school New England in all its preppy nautical glory. For men, <a href=\"https:\/\/kieljamespatrick.com\/products\/heritage-flag-sweater?variant=44128492159069&#038;country=US&#038;currency=USD&#038;utm_medium=product_sync&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_content=sag_organic&#038;utm_campaign=sag_organic&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=paid&#038;utm_campaign=TT_Shopping_Prospecting_Purchases&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=14855482717&#038;gbraid=0AAAAADbt3V8ujnqq8oCSxLZBoC7Z6CkBb&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk_bPBhDXARIsACiq8R1uWOmZG7TTGz4fUZOtiCT8sbtLUhZVH1mRMogdXqeZk4pcVKQwiNsaApwjEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this 100-percent cotton knit<\/a> is a new take on the classic flag sweater. For women, <a href=\"https:\/\/kieljamespatrick.com\/products\/americana-patchwork-madras-shift-dress?variant=44372283162717&#038;country=US&#038;currency=USD&#038;utm_medium=product_sync&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_content=sag_organic&#038;utm_campaign=sag_organic&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=paid&#038;utm_campaign=TT_Shopping_Prospecting_Purchases&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=14855482717&#038;gbraid=0AAAAADbt3V8ujnqq8oCSxLZBoC7Z6CkBb&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk_bPBhDXARIsACiq8R3ia04xjoEsNzMNNKkho4sEYeA8QZEmYEfbShAo1GVNgIMXe_PHvVIaAuaUEALw_wcB\">this p<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/kieljamespatrick.com\/products\/americana-patchwork-madras-shift-dress?variant=44372283162717&#038;country=US&#038;currency=USD&#038;utm_medium=product_sync&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_content=sag_organic&#038;utm_campaign=sag_organic&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=paid&#038;utm_campaign=TT_Shopping_Prospecting_Purchases&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=14855482717&#038;gbraid=0AAAAADbt3V8ujnqq8oCSxLZBoC7Z6CkBb&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk_bPBhDXARIsACiq8R3ia04xjoEsNzMNNKkho4sEYeA8QZEmYEfbShAo1GVNgIMXe_PHvVIaAuaUEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">atchwork madras sundress<\/a> is perfect for Independence Day and every other day of the summer, and <a href=\"https:\/\/kieljamespatrick.com\/products\/stars-stripes-cardigan?variant=44420146004061&#038;country=US&#038;currency=USD&#038;utm_medium=product_sync&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_content=sag_organic&#038;utm_campaign=sag_organic&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_medium=paid&#038;utm_campaign=TT_Shopping_Prospecting_Purchases&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=14855482717&#038;gbraid=0AAAAADbt3V8ujnqq8oCSxLZBoC7Z6CkBb&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwk_bPBhDXARIsACiq8R3yKRTWmcIIQhi-KpqUuYe0ykt1xpiXOY1Gj3w1VdJHes3Vkf2WHuUaAumGEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this stars-and-stripes cardigan<\/a> is begging for a boat ride or sunset campfire on the beach. For anyone, <a href=\"https:\/\/kieljamespatrick.com\/collections\/made-in-the-usa-collection\/products\/american-coast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this sailor\u2019s knot bracelet<\/a> is a patriotic touch that can be worn all year round.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>To accessorize, these chambray <a href=\"https:\/\/convictionco.com\/collections\/250th-collection\/products\/usa-hat-denim-cream\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hats<\/a> with a \u201cUSA\u201d monogram are fun from Conviction Co., <a href=\"https:\/\/convictionco.com\/pages\/our-story\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">founded by<\/a> Midwest mom Mari \u201cfor the truth-seeking, Bible reading, politically incorrect, modern-day \u2018rebel.&#8217;\u201d <em>$38.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re at it, throw in <a href=\"https:\/\/convictionco.com\/products\/american-flag-socks?variant=47901244358868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these socks<\/a>, also from Conviction Co. <em>$14.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Alternatively, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/hondohatco.com\/products\/usa?variant=51467743953205&#038;country=US&#038;currency=USD&#038;utm_medium=product_sync&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_content=sag_organic&#038;utm_campaign=sag_organic&#038;tw_source=google&#038;tw_adid=730633815571&#038;tw_campaign=22161009990&#038;tw_kwdid=pla-2448701795973&#038;gad_source=1&#038;gad_campaignid=22161009990&#038;gbraid=0AAAAA-u3hyelDmujJKTxoSDoKq7ckVSca&#038;gclid=Cj0KCQjwiJvQBhCYARIsAMjts3L68sGgv5t8zqu2Fg2eIgfqkmlhXyJ3-cTopMlI23m7lX7u_t4aBBwaAnrbEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA trucker cap<\/a> from Texas-based Hondo Hat Co., available for preorder with a June 10 ship date. <em>On sale for $35.<\/em> Or, for a more classic option, this navy <a href=\"https:\/\/redwhiteblueapparel.com\/products\/american-flag-navy-full-fabric-ripstop-range-hat?srsltid=AfmBOoqgajCr9ajmuTcuCz2dCkWcyvFbjUqeK7Ce5LGdLeYiINUQWKFbLdw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">baseball cap<\/a> from Ohio-based Red White Blue Apparel is made in the USA from ripstop fabric.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>For the Rifleman<\/h2>\n<p>This commemorative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remington.com\/we-the-people\/29-21388.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bucket of ammo<\/a> from Remington contains, appropriately, 250 rounds. (Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remington.com\/we-the-people\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full collection<\/a> for other caliber options.) <em>$203.99.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Wallet<\/h2>\n<p>How nice would this look with a white sundress this summer? Get it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.delraymonograms.com\/product-page\/classic-flap-custom-beaded-american-flag-clutch?srsltid=AfmBOooMc4QY0FXXNSp2lDue2vFY-bT9Mvqjpfu2_LGojX_yFvCpFGZ3lAg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monogrammed<\/a> for free from Del Ray Monograms, based in Alexandria, Virginia. <em>$185.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For the Boater<\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most enduring favorites from the bicentennial were items from specific brands that made patriotic editions of their own beloved products and gear. <a href=\"https:\/\/thequalifiedcaptain.com\/products\/tqc250?variant=48101287330027\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This tee from The Qualified Captain<\/a> is printed in North Carolina, and it\u2019s a fun tribute to the semiquincentennial and also to America\u2019s boating heritage.<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Front Porch<\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s an America 250 merch list without an American flag? The folks at Allegiance Flag Supply sew their American flags by hand in Charleston, S.C., with materials that are 100 percent American-made, too. For the semiquincentennial, they\u2019ve added the Bennington Flag, emblazoned with a \u201c76\u201d and \u201csaid to have flown in 1777 at the Battle of Bennington,\u201d to their collection. Buy the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.showallegiance.com\/products\/3-x-5-u-s-bennington-flag-set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flag complete with a set for hanging it<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.showallegiance.com\/products\/3-x-5-bennington-flag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">join the waitlist<\/a> to buy the flag alone \u2014 a new batch is released each week. While you wait, check out the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.showallegiance.com\/blogs\/this-day-in-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This Week in American History<\/a>\u201d project on their website. <em>$125-225.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<p>To match your flag, you\u2019ll need some patriotic bunting. From family-run, Florida-based Grace Alley, this bunting is made in the USA, has embroidered stars, and comes in either <a href=\"https:\/\/gracealley.com\/products\/6x3-embroidered-american-bunting-flag?_pos=1&#038;_sid=f91171e9b&#038;_ss=r&#038;variant=48861323723047\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6-by-3-foot<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gracealley.com\/products\/4x2-embroidered-american-bunting-flag?_pos=2&#038;_sid=f91171e9b&#038;_ss=r&#038;variant=48868359405863\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">4-by-2-fo<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gracealley.com\/products\/4x2-embroidered-american-bunting-flag?_pos=2&#038;_sid=f91171e9b&#038;_ss=r&#038;variant=48868359405863\">ot<\/a> sizes. <em>$21.78-$26.78.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>To Annoy Your America-Last Neighbors<\/h2>\n<p>Kyle Wisch is a <a href=\"https:\/\/itscooltoloveamerica.com\/pages\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago-based<\/a> Gen-Zer with a startup brand whose name says it all: It\u2019s Cool To Love America. From front yard to dorm room to boat to man cave, this double-sided flag is the perfect counter to any neighbors with an \u201cIn This House\u2026\u201d sign. We think Martha-Ann Alito <a href=\"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/2024\/06\/06\/nyts-jodi-kantor-has-a-history-of-peddling-deranged-anti-alito-hoaxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">would approve<\/a>. <em>$40.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Check out the rest of the <a href=\"https:\/\/itscooltoloveamerica.com\/collections\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collection<\/a>, too!<\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Pup<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a dog, it would look adorable in <a href=\"https:\/\/thedeluxepup.com\/products\/bandana-betsy-ross\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this bandana<\/a> from The Deluxe Pup. If you don\u2019t have a dog, look at this picture and ask yourself why not? <em>$42.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Home<\/h2>\n<p>This 8\u00d710 <a href=\"https:\/\/riflepaperco.com\/products\/americana-art-print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">art print<\/a>, from Florida-based Rifle Paper Co., is made in the USA from an original gouache painting. <em>$30.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For The Quilter (or Quilt Lover)<\/h2>\n<p>Etsy is full of amazing, handmade quilts inspired by the American flag. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/4330711042\/handmade-american-flag-cotton-quilt?ls=s&#038;ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_search_type=all&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_search_query=usa+quilt&#038;ref=sr_gallery-1-1&#038;frs=1&#038;cns=1&#038;sts=1&#038;content_source=20bbd2a4-608b-4f92-b419-a0e44fa0565f%253ALT5ab21598fdf3dfdff58a27605400635d5eb9ce8e&#038;organic_search_click=1&#038;logging_key=20bbd2a4-608b-4f92-b419-a0e44fa0565f%3ALT5ab21598fdf3dfdff58a27605400635d5eb9ce8e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This one<\/a> is handmade by Utah-based seamstress Adilade England, but there are many to choose from. Or if you have the talent to make one yourself, try a quilting pattern like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/4390313538\/made-in-usa-quilt-pattern-lbq-0655-p?ls=s&#038;ga_order=most_relevant&#038;ga_search_type=all&#038;ga_view_type=gallery&#038;ga_search_query=american+flag+quilt+pattern&#038;ref=sr_gallery-1-1&#038;cns=1&#038;sts=1&#038;content_source=0dadf27a-5ee6-4dc3-89ac-bdf142b8b367%253ALT0822a8465439cd4e0420264f6debcc954fc3867a&#038;organic_search_click=1&#038;logging_key=0dadf27a-5ee6-4dc3-89ac-bdf142b8b367%3ALT0822a8465439cd4e0420264f6debcc954fc3867a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this one<\/a>. <em>Various.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>For a smaller quilting project, try this <a href=\"https:\/\/collagequilter.com\/collections\/digital-patterns-1\/products\/wings-of-liberty-downloadable-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downloadable pattern<\/a> from Collage Quilter. <em>$20.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For the Chess Player<\/h2>\n<p>From the Shops at Mount Vernon, <a href=\"https:\/\/shops.mountvernon.org\/collections\/america-250th-collection\/products\/chess-set-american-independence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this chess set<\/a> pits George Washington and his band of patriots against redcoats. <em>$95.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Your Hair<\/h2>\n<p>This adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/solareclipsestyle.com\/products\/hand-painted-americana-teddy-bear-claw-hair-clip-eco-friendly?variant=45358569586819&#038;country=US&#038;currency=USD&#038;utm_medium=product_sync&#038;utm_source=google&#038;utm_content=sag_organic&#038;utm_campaign=sag_organic&#038;srsltid=AfmBOorAU-W0mgfi-m5TZ7sboUCQ-BLzu2Dspb6cyqNmv_1Q6wiDCtSD6y0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resin hair clip<\/a> is hand-painted and inspired by Ralph Lauren\u2019s iconic Polo Bear. <em>$28.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<h2>For Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>Byers\u2019 Choice carolers always make me think of my grandmother\u2019s house at Christmastime, and I bet I\u2019m not the only one. Handmade in the USA, <a href=\"https:\/\/shops.mountvernon.org\/collections\/america-250th-collection\/products\/caroler-lady-liberty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Lady Liberty caroler<\/a> was made especially for the semiquincentennial. <em>$99.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<p>      Elle Purnell is the assignment editor at The Federalist. She has appeared on Fox Business and Newsmax, and her work has been featured by RealClearPolitics, the Tampa Bay Times, and the Independent Women&#8217;s Forum. She received her B.A. in government with a minor in journalism. 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