By Everett K.
Haddonfield, New Jersey
America means a free country.
A country to build on.
A country to call home.
A country run by the people.
America is its cities.
America is its farm lands.
America is its mountain lands.
America is its homes.
America is its forests.
America is its deserts.
We may be different, but we are united.
America is a place of freedom.
Let freedom ring.
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.