Celebrate America 250 with the University Press of Kansas

LAWRENCE, Kan. - June 15, 2026 - PRLog -- The University Press of Kansas (UPK) is proud to invite readers, scholars, educators, and history enthusiasts to explore the ideas, events, and individuals that have shaped the nation as the United States approaches the 250anniversary of its founding. From now through November 11, 2026, UPK's America 250 celebration will offer a front row seat to understanding America at 250 with weekly opportunities to engage with the rich and complex history of the United States through a series of special promotions, author features, and digital content.

Each week, select titles will be available at 50% off, highlighting topics central to the American experience. Featured themes are: America's Founding, Bill of Rights, Constitution, Early Republic, Presidency, The American West, Founding Fathers, Indigenous Studies, Immigration, Civil Rights, Reconstruction, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean and Vietnam War, 21 Century War, Supreme Court, Congress and Senate, Controversy and Scandal, Legal History, Cold War, Cultural History, National Parks, First Ladies, Elections, and Service to the USA. Together, these works reflect UPK's longstanding commitment to publishing scholarship that advances understanding of America's political, military, legal, and cultural development.

The America 250 initiative also extends beyond the page. Throughout the celebration, UPK authors will contribute original blog essays that connect the themes of their books to contemporary issues and ongoing national conversations. These timely reflections will
demonstrate how historical scholarship can provide valuable context for understanding the challenges, debates, and opportunities facing the nation today.

As one of the nation's leading publishers of American history, politics, military history, and legal studies, the University Press of Kansas has spent eight decades bringing rigorous scholarship to readers. America 250 offers an opportunity to revisit pivotal moments in the
nation's past while encouraging thoughtful discussion about its future. By exploring the people, ideas, and institutions that have defined the United States, readers can gain a deeper appreciation of the country's enduring complexities and aspirations.

Readers are encouraged to follow UPK on social media and subscribe to the press newsletter for updates on weekly sale selections, new author content, featured titles, and additional America 250 themes. Join the conversation as the University Press of Kansas
commemorates this historic milestone and explores the history, culture, and evolving story of the United States.

For more information, please visit https://kansaspress.ku.edu.