By Lyric S.
Phoenix, Arizona
America is like a huge music festival. One neighbor cranks salsa, another plays jazz. Down the street, you’ll hear mariachi, and my mom loves to blast hip-hop tunes. Some might think all this music is just noise, but I think it’s a sweet symphony! In America everyone brings their own special song, forming a harmony. We won’t always agree on the same music, but when we play it all together, it creates something beautiful. That’s what’s so awesome about America. We have the freedom to express ourselves however we want, even if it means playing our favorite songs really loud!
Join all Americans and share your story about your history and your hopes and dreams for the future of our country. Together, we will tell the American story through videos and the most inclusive commemoration in our history.
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
This contest invites students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to travel for field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.