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America at 250

AMERICA at 250

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January
America’s Founding Genius: How a New Idea Changed the World

A compelling look at how the Founders created a system unlike any that came before it. Themes: human liberty, constitutional design, sacrifice, early American education, civic virtue.

Turning Back Tyranny: Lessons From Socialism , Totalitarianism, and the Battle for Freedom
February
Turning Back Tyranny: Lessons From Socialism , Totalitarianism, and the Battle for Freedom

A powerful exploration of the 20th century’s greatest ideological threats and why America must remember them to remain free.

American flag being held at a memorial at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia
March
Heroes, Pioneers, and Patriots: The People Who Built America

A celebration of ordinary and extraordinary Americans whose sacrifice shaped the nation we inherited.

What Holds a Nation Together? Shared Values in a Changing America
April
What Holds a Nation Together? Shared Values in a Changing America

A national discussion about faith, family, culture, responsibility, and the American character.

American Flag flying over Wall Street in New York City, New York, USA
May
The Civics Crisis: What Americans No Longer Understand About Their Own Country Speaker: Judge Ginsberg

A wake-up call about declining civic knowledge and why it threatens national stability. Themes: civic literacy, rights vs. responsibilities, the role of schools and families.

The Ideas Shaping Our Children: Culture, Media, Schools, and the American Mind

June
The Ideas Shaping Our Children: Culture, Media, Schools, and the American Mind


A clear, balanced look at how ideas—good and bad—reach young people today.

A loving young couple staring out at the fireworks launching over Washington, D.C. on Independence Day, the 4th of July, viewing from a boat on the Potomac River.
July
The Meaning of America at 250: What We Celebrate – And What We Must Confront


A unifying, big-tent Independence Month event.

Beautiful tradition church in smalltown USA with American flags lining the lawn
August
Raising Citizens: How Families, Communities, Faith, and Schools Shape the American Character

A broad, inspiring look at how children become citizens, not just students.

The Power of Local Leadership: Why Neighborhoods, Boards, Councils, and Civic Groups Shape America’s Future

September
The Power of Local Leadership: Why Neighborhoods, Boards, Councils, and Civic Groups Shape America’s Future


A compelling case for local action in a time of national uncertainty.

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October
Can We Still Unite? A Path Toward a Shared American Future


A forward-looking conversation about overcoming polarization and re-establishing common purpose.

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November
Service, Honor, and Duty: The Civic Virtues That Hold America Together

A Veterans Month tribute linking military, community service, and citizenship.

Woman holding a flag in a field beneath the Montana mountains while the sun sets behind
December
America at 500: A Vision for the Next 250 Years


A hopeful, inspiring close to the series.

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January Webinar On-Demand

January Webinar On-Demand

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