A Birthday Letter to America
Our nation turns 250 on July 4th — a time to bring Americans together on its birthday. We're asking business leaders across the country to mark this moment with something simple and lasting: a letter.
Think of it as a virtual time capsule. A hundred years from now, anyone can open it and read American business leaders' thoughts during this historic milestone. Your letter can be part of that record.
The Idea
A Birthday Letter to America is a letter from you — to your employees, your members, your community — about what America's 250th means to you, what your company stands for, and what you believe this country can be. Not a corporate statement. Not a press release. A genuine letter, in your voice, sent to your people in June.
If you're already planning to say something to your people about this milestone, we'd love for you to be part of this. And if you haven't thought about it yet — now's the time.
A letter to your team is simple. A wave of letters, across industries and communities, sent in the weeks before July 4th — that’s what creates a moment.
Three Levels of Participation
We’ve designed this to be as simple or as expansive as you want it to be.
Mark the Moment
The minimum lift.
Write a letter. Send it to your employees or members before July 4th. You’ve marked the moment. That’s what matters.
Make It Count
Bonus points.
Submit your letter to TF250.US to be featured alongside letters from business leaders across the country.
Say It Louder
Maximum impact.
Share your letter publicly.
Post it on LinkedIn.
Publish it as an op-ed.
Share it in a trade publication or local newspaper.
How It Works
Sign up
Tell us you're in. We'll send you everything you need — free resources, sample letters, and a messaging guide — within one business day.
Write your letter
Reflect on what America's 250th means to you and your organization. Send it to your employees or members in June to get ahead of the July 4 holiday.
Share it with America
We'll be in touch about featuring your letter in our national showcase and mid-June press moment.
Coast to Coast — See Who's In
From small-town chambers to national business organizations, leaders across the country are marking America's 250th. Explore the map to see who's joined Together for 250 — and look for the highlighted markers to find those who have already written their Birthday Letter to America.