America’s Birthday Beats and Legends

America turns 250 with quirky, musical tributes—Route 66 in Missouri hums “America the Beautiful” as you drive, echoing similar patriotic soundscapes in Tulsa and Albuquerque. Toledo honors jazz legend Art Tatum with a cultural center, while Springfield Armory and Charleston’s Powder Magazine let you touch Revolutionary War history. Lincoln’s iconic beard? Inspired by a 11-year-old girl—and now fuels a band and brewery. Appleton, Wisconsin, still celebrates Houdini with a plaza and school named in his honor. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c5a145c5e4f1834e