Born on the Fourth of July: mixed feelings for people who share a birthday with the US’s 250th anniversary

‘The anniversary arrives against a backdrop of civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns and strained international relations.’ Photograph: Jen Golbeck/AP

This Fourth of July, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its independence from Britain, a milestone that the Donald Trump administration is commemorating with a series of events and celebrations across the National Mall.

The anniversary arrives against a backdrop of civil rights rollbacks, immigration crackdowns and strained international relations. For some Americans, however, the date carries an added layer of significance: it is also their birthday.