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For 250 years, America has stood as a bold experiment in liberty—proving that freedom, when protected and practiced, unlocks human potential like nowhere else on earth. But freedom is never self-sustaining. It requires courage. It demands stewardship. It calls each generation to rise, protect what has been earned, and widen the path for those who follow. Around the world, rights once secured have vanished in a single generation. We refuse to let that happen here. This is our inheritance—and our charge: to preserve liberty, expand opportunity, and ensure that the next chapter of the American story is even stronger, freer, and more abundant than the last.

 

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[Submission deadline: June 1st] American Heroes Student Art Contest invites 3rd- through 12th- grade students from all states and territories to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday by creating original two-dimensional artworks, inspired by their favorite historical American hero, chosen from the list of 250 notable Americans – statesmen, athletes, scholars, artists, musicians, scientists, entrepreneurs, and more – to be honored in statues in the National Garden of American Heroes.

America’s youth will stand on the shoulders of great American artists of the past to create a new expression of American art today! By marking this historic milestone through original artmaking, they will reignite America’s history, heroes, and values for a new generation… and for a chance to earn a trip to Washington, DC, and have their artwork included at the Great American State Fair!

 

 

 

 

The Freedom Trucks celebrate America’s 250th birthday by bringing key Founding events and figures to life with state-of-the-art storytelling, artifacts from the American Revolution, and awe-inspiring audiovisual experiences.

The whole family can engage and learn through:

  • First-of-their-kind AI portraits bringing the Founders to life

  • Interactive touchscreen activities and games

  • Artifacts from Glenn Beck’s American Journey Experience

 

From the founding era to today, women have been pioneers, problem-solvers, and patriots—creating, leading, serving, and sacrificing to move America forward. Their contributions are woven into every chapter of our history.

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America has a rich history and several facts that are worth recounting as we celebrate how far we have come!

Founding Ideals & Self-Government
  • The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring that rights come from God—not government.
  • The Constitution (1787) created the longest-lasting written charter of government in history.
  • James Madison earned the title “Father of the Constitution.”
  • The Bill of Rights guarantees freedoms of speech, religion, press, and self-defense.
  • Washington stepping down after two terms set the global standard for peaceful transfer of power.
  • The U.S. Constitution remains the oldest written national constitution still in use.
  • The Supreme Court building bears the inscription: “Equal Justice Under Law.”
  • “In God We Trust” is the national motto.
Expansion & the American Frontier
  • The Louisiana Purchase doubled the nation’s size without war.
  • The Lewis and Clark expedition opened the American frontier.
  • Sacagawea’s leadership made that expedition possible.
  • The Transcontinental Railroad united East and West.
  • The Interstate Highway System connected the nation coast to coast.
  • The United States has peacefully added 37 states since the original 13.
Courage, Conflict & Preservation of the Union
  • George Washington led a citizen army to defeat the world’s greatest empire.
  • Dolley Madison saved priceless national treasures during the War of 1812.
  • “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written as the flag still stood after battle.
  • The Monroe Doctrine declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to foreign empires.
  • The Alamo became a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
  • Abraham Lincoln preserved the Union during its greatest trial.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation redefined the Civil War as a fight for freedom.
  • The 13th Amendment ended slavery in the United States.
Expanding Freedom & Civil Rights
  • Susan B. Anthony helped lead the fight for women’s suffrage.
  • The 19th Amendment (1920) guaranteed women the right to vote.
  • Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947.
  • Brown v. Board of Education advanced equal protection under the law.
  • Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called America to live up to its founding promise.
  • Women now serve in every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, including combat roles.
Innovation, Industry & American Ingenuity
  • The Wright brothers achieved the first powered flight in 1903.
  • Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing with the assembly line.
  • NASA put a man on the moon in 1969—an American first for humanity.
  • Sally Ride became the first American woman in space in 1983.
  • The U.S. leads the world in Nobel Prize recipients.
  • American farmers help feed millions worldwide.
Global Leadership & National Character
  • Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
  • Yellowstone became the world’s first national park.
  • The Statue of Liberty (1886) became a beacon of hope to the world.
  • Theodore Roosevelt championed conservation and American strength.
  • American forces helped secure victory in World War I.
  • During WWII, over 16 million Americans served in uniform.
  • D-Day (June 6, 1944) marked the beginning of the end of Nazi tyranny.
  • Rosie the Riveter symbolized the strength of American women on the home front.
  • The GI Bill opened doors of education and homeownership to millions of veterans.
  • The Berlin Wall fell in 1989, marking victory in the Cold War.
  • The U.S. military is an all-volunteer force.
  • The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for valor.
  • Ellis Island processed over 12 million immigrants seeking freedom.
  • The Lincoln Memorial stands as a symbol of unity and resolve.
  • The Space Force was established in 2019 to protect America’s interests in space.
  • For 250 years, the American Republic has endured—imperfect but resilient—anchored in liberty, law, and self-government.