Amna Nawaz
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George Washington’s vision for American identity tested 250 years later
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January 29, 2026
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11:52Now PlayingAs the country observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Judy Woodruff is starting a new chapter of America at a Crossroads. She’ll explore what it means to be an American, how that idea has evolved since the nation’s founding and where we might be headed. She begins by looking at how closely our identity as Americans adheres to the template created by George Washington.
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