This year, America will celebrate her 250th birthday — marking the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.
WSHU is leading up to the milestone with a new series called the Making of U.S., where we’ll explore some of the things that make America, America.
We’re looking into topics like federalism, the Constitution, and what “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” really means.
But we know you have questions, too. We want to hear from you! What questions do you have about what makes the U.S.? Let us know in the comment box below.
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