Viewpoint: Reflecting on America’s 250th Anniversary

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this Independence Day, Floor Focus publisher Kemp Harr examines the nation’s founding ideals and the responsibilities of citizenship.

In a recent issue of Floor Focus, Harr describes America as an ongoing “experiment” in self-government, arguing that the nation’s continued success depends on citizens who remain engaged, willing to question, improve and recommit themselves to the principles of liberty and justice.

Drawing on the nation’s founding documents and history, Harr reflects on the system of self-government established by the Founding Fathers and suggests that America’s greatest strength lies in its ability to evolve while remaining grounded in its core ideals.

Read the column here.