The U.S. is turning 250: Looking back, looking forward
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Next week, the United States marks a unique milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
For some Americans, the semiquincentennial is a moment to celebrate the nation’s achievements and ideals. For others, it is an opportunity to reflect on the gaps between those ideals and the realities of American history. For many, it is both.
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what the anniversary means for the U.S.
Guests:
Sarah Holtman is a professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota.
Gideon Mailer is a professor of early American history at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
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