What was the name of America250's first public initiative, launched on July 4, 2023?

America’s Invitation was America250’s first public initiative, launched on July 4, 2023. The campaign invited people across the United States to share personal stories, hopes, and ideas about the country.

Rather than being a single parade or ceremony, America’s Invitation was designed as a public-engagement project. Participants could contribute reflections in formats such as photographs, videos, poems, essays, and songs.

The initiative helped begin the multi-year public phase of America250 three years before the anniversary date. It is distinct from America Gives, a service-focused program, America’s Field Trip, a student contest, and America’s Startup, an entrepreneurship competition.