The United States is celebrating a sesquicentennial on July 4, 2026. To mark that milestone, we want to know: In a few words, what does America mean to you?
Your response can be personal, hopeful, reflective or aspirational. There’s no right or wrong answer.
We look forward to hearing your perspective. Click here or scroll down to fill out the survey. Submissions should be about 50 words and include a headshot. Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.
Responses will be used in an upcoming project.
This article originally appeared on Ionia Sentinel-Standard: America’s milestone birthday is coming. What does it mean to you?
Reporting by Kassandra Zygmunt, Ionia Sentinel-Standard / Ionia Sentinel-Standard
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