The 1776 Commission was commissioned by Donald Trump and published its findings on January 18, 2021, aimed at promoting patriotic education. The report, drafted without historians, intended to emphasize the Declaration of Independence's impact and counteract radical left narratives. Despite criticism, the commission's findings appeared to have little immediate consequence. Trump, having returned to the White House with an electoral victory, plans to influence how American history will be remembered, specifically regarding its revolutionary past and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Recent polls show a decline in American patriotism.
The 1776 Commission, commissioned by Donald Trump, intended to promote patriotic education and counter perceived rewritings of American history. It faced criticism from across the political spectrum.
Trump returned to the White House following an electoral victory and plans to shape the narrative surrounding the Declaration of Independence, coinciding with its 250th anniversary.
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