American Prosperity At 250

By Jeremy Nighohossian, Issues & Insights

Americans are poised to celebrate 250 years of independence on July 4, but they seem to be pessimistic about the nation. When asked to think about the Declaration of Independence, 77% said the signers would be disappointed by the way the United States has turned out, according to a recent Gallup poll. The upcoming anniversary is a good occasion to assess where we are and what this country has accomplished.