No nation in history has enjoyed the longevity, prosperity, and freedom that the United States has achieved over the past two and a half centuries. From our founding to the present day, generations of the public have worked to preserve a remarkable experiment in self-government built on liberty, opportunity, and the belief that all people are created equal. This is certainly something to celebrate.
But milestone anniversaries invite reflection, and the fact is, we’re failing to teach our children about their American heritage.
You cannot love what you do not know. As we celebrate America’s semiquincentennial, we have an opportunity — and a responsibility — to renew our commitment to civic education and to teach the next generation what it means to be an American.
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