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The seal of the Federal Communications Commission hangs between two American flags; the FCC is urging broadcasters to air more "patriotic" content in the run-up to the country's 250th celebrations this summer.

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FCC calls for more ‘patriotic, pro-America’ programming in runup to 250th anniversary

by Chloe Veltman February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

The “Pledge America Campaign” urges broadcasters to focus on programming that highlights “the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today.”

Book covers of: American Grammar: Race, Education, and the Building of a Nation, by Jarvis R. Givens; The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780, by Rick Atkinson; History Matters, by David McCullough, Dorie McCullough Lawson (contributor), Michael Hill (contributor); Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families, by Judith Giesberg; Medicine River: A Story of Survival and the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools, by Mary Annette Pember; Mother Emanuel: Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church, by Kevin Sack; There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America, by Brian Goldstone; The War of Art: A History of Artists' Protest in America, by Lauren O'Neill-Butler; We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution, by Jill Lepore

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10 books to help you understand America as its 250th birthday approaches

by Ivy Buck December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

Here are recommended reads about the United States — perfect for the history buff on your gift list, or anyone looking to learn more about how the U.S got to where it is today.

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