As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'

Source: www.npr.org · Section: headlines · Bias: Center-Left · Published: Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:42:05 GMT

In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.

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