America’s Identity Crisis at 250

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, a new poll reveals a troubling shift: fewer Americans feel the magic of exceptionalism, especially among the young. With deep distrust in politicians and the system they’ve broken, even veterans are calling for term limits and real working-class voices. The American Dream’s appeal is fading for Gen Z — just 22% believe it’s still alive — while older generations cling to it. And while half still see shared values as vital to national identity, that belief is slipping, especially among younger Americans, signaling a nation redefining what it means to be American.

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