Alliance for American Manufacturing

The iconic company has been on the National Mall for the Great American Fair, and is celebrating 125 years in 2026.
Tucked behind the state tents, rodeo arena and Freedom 250 Ferris Wheel, U. S. Steel is celebrating its own birthday this year – right alongside the anniversary of the United States’ independence. At the Great American State Fair, the iconic steel company...

Chicago needed something big for the 1893 World’s Fair. American steelworkers had the answer.
In 1893, the Chicago World’s Fair needed a centerpiece.
Seeking to rival Paris’s Eiffel Tower, which had been created for the 1889 Paris Exposition, organizers in the United States knew they needed something flashy and impressive – something that would be talked about for hundreds of years after the fair...

American manufacturing and civil rights detail the history of this fixture of the National Mall.
After nearly three years of renovations, and in time for the America 250 celebrations, the Smithsonian Carousel reopened in April 2026 after a lengthy restoration process. While this carousel is known for bringing joy to the National Mall with its childhood...

A journey through U.S. industrial history makes it clear how important manufacturing capacity remains to this country.
There are many meaningful ways to celebrate the story of America’s 250 years of independence. Through watching documentaries and reading our foundational documents. Through fireworks, flags, fairs and parades. Through celebrating our achievements and...