America to me is like the metronome I use when I play my violin. It may swing left to right but it always comes back to the middle. Right now America’s a pretty complicated place because a lot of people have different ideas and sometimes they don’t know how to compromise. But inside, America’s extraordinary with diversity, art, and culture. America’s a safe haven where you can be yourself. As long as we stay together we can overcome our differences and become a greater nation. And I want to help us become a greater nation.
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.