As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us
That spirit animated our Founders’ bold vision of the future; their drive to take decisive action to make that vision happen; and their willingness to risk it all, including "their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor," to accomplish their goal. That same combination of bold vision, relentless drive and the willingness to see risk as opportunity is baked into our American culture. It’s the core of what is called American exceptionalism.
- ▪That spirit animated our Founders’ bold vision of the future; their drive to take decisive action to make that vision happen; and their willingness to risk it all, including "their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor," to accomplish their goa
- ▪That same combination of bold vision, relentless drive and the willingness to see risk as opportunity is baked into our American culture.
- ▪It’s the core of what is called American exceptionalism.
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Opinion As America marks 250 years, our greatest chapters are still ahead of us Bold vision, relentless drive and the willingness to see risk as opportunity is baked into our American culture By Arthur Herman Fox News Published July 5, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Justice Gorsuch reflects on the courage of America’s Founding Fathers Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch reflects on the Declaration of Independence and America’s Founding Fathers on ‘Sunday Night in America.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Our Founding Fathers are still with us. The story of America that they started in 1776 is only just beginning—and they will be with us all the way.
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