"Carr gave what he called examples of content that broadcasters can run if they take the pledge. His examples include "starting each broadcast day with the 'Star Spangled Banner' or Pledge of Allegiance"; airing "PSAs, short segments, or full specials specifically promoting civic education, inspiring local stories, and American history"; running "segments during regular news programming that highlight local sites that are significant to American and regional history, such as National Park Service sites"; airing "music by America's greatest composers, such as John Philip Sousa, Aaron Copland, Duke Ellington, and George Gershwin"; and providing daily "Today in American History" announcements highlighting significant events from US history."
"Carr said in a press release that "I am inviting broadcasters to pledge to air programming in their local markets in support of this historic national, non-partisan celebration." The press release said Carr is asking broadcasters to "air patriotic, pro-America programming in support of America's 250th birthday.""
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr urged broadcasters to join a "Pledge America Campaign" supporting President Trump's "Salute to America 250" project. Carr invited broadcasters to pledge to air local programming in support of a national, non-partisan celebration and asked stations to air patriotic, pro‑America content for America's 250th birthday. He offered examples including starting broadcasts with the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge of Allegiance; airing PSAs, civic education segments, and inspiring local history stories; highlighting regional historical sites during news programming; playing music by American composers; and providing daily "Today in American History" announcements. The communication cited a White House statement referencing a launch on Memorial Day 2025 and continuation through July 4, 2026, while more recent presidential statements expressed intent to extend the celebration through 2026.
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