I’m a bit sad, though frankly not surprised, that there are periodically these polls indicating how poorly U.S. students, mostly our native-born, are doing with regard to American history, including citizenship questions that immigrants are expected to know before becoming U.S. citizens. Here are some sample questions for the citizenship test.
For a start on your American education, read the Declaration of Independence. Read it, in its entirety, every year. Today would be a good day to start.
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The Star Spangeled Prez.
I, Sam the Eagle, present a musical salute to America.
Even more Sousa: Stars and Stripes Forever, animated piccolo.
From the Census Bureau: Facts for Features: The Fourth of July 2011.