America turns 250: US Embassy shares July 4 video featuring Indian icons

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the US Embassy in India shared a video featuring President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Isha Ambani and Indra Nooyi, among others.

The Embassy captioned the post, "250 years. Countless stories. One enduring spirit. Join us as celebrated voices share what American excellence means to them as the United States marks its 250th year. Their reflections highlight the ideas, achievements, and optimism that continue to shape the American story. Happy 250th Birthday, America! #Freedom250"

The video opens with footage of bilateral discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, shaking hands in a cordial show of strong diplomatic ties.

Sharing his message on the US and India's shared values, Rubio said, "We look forward to celebrating America's 250th birthday with our partners in India. India's the world's largest democracy and we're the world's oldest, so we look forward to celebrating it together."

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Meanwhile, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor anchored this geopolitical sentiment, noting that India and the US are "united in the democratic spirit" and the deepening bonds between their citizens.

Former CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi identified the US as a "true meritocracy," while Isha Ambani praised the country's unparalleled spirit of innovation.

This sentiment found a powerful echo in the scientific community. From the pioneers of the past to the explorers of tomorrow, ISRO Group Captains Prasanth B Nair and Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla credited the US for its relentless courage and curiosity, with NASA retired astronaut Sunita Williams reminding the world of the nation's journey from the Wright brothers' first flight to the lunar surface.

The tribute also underscored America's status as a global stage for excellence. Sporting icons including Mithali Raj, PV Sindhu, Vijay Amritraj and Rahul Dravid reflected on how the country's spirit of striving and never giving up has resonated with athletes around the world, serving as a universal language of perseverance.

With inputs from agencies