The nation’s 250th birthday is an invitation to consider what made the American experiment unique in the first place. At a time when Americans increasingly disagree about our nation’s history, identity, and founding principles, that question lies at the heart of today’s debate over American exceptionalism.
Too often, the conversation begins with a misunderstanding of the meaning of “exceptional.” Many believe it implies that America is inherently superior. Others reject the idea of exceptionalism altogether, arguing that the United States is simply another nation. According to the American…
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