PICTURED: American buffalo hunter, U.S. Army scout, Pony Express rider, actor, and impresario Buffalo Bill Cody was born on February 26, 1846, in Scott County, Iowa. He dramatized the facts and essence of the American West through fiction and drama with his colorful Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World. His legendary traveling show brought him international fame. Buffalo Bill died on January 10, 1917, in Denver, Colorado.
The 250th anniversary of our nation is not only a time to look back, but also to look forward. Many see 2026 as an opportunity to confront the country’s imperfections while honoring its resilience. Conversations about democracy, equality, and freedom are as vital today as they were in 1776.
Join the conversation.
We want to know what being an American means to you. What are your hopes for our nation’s future?
Send us your American story in essay form, as an original poem, or composed in lyrics to a song—all for consideration of publication in The Payson Chronicle in the weeks leading up to America's 250th birthday celebration.
Send your submission to paysonchronicle@gmail.com, or submit in person or by mail at 145 East Utah Avenue #5, Payson, Utah 84651.
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