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How has 'American exceptionalism' evolved over time?
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July 4, 2026
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2:33Now PlayingWhat defines "American exceptionalism," and how does it drive how the nation operates globally?
On this Fourth of July anniversary weekend, guest host William Brangham posed those questions to Esther Brimmer, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and a former assistant secretary of state during the Obama administration.
She argued that the concept of American exceptionalism has “evolved over its hundreds of years of history.”
Compass Points from PBS News analyzes prominent international affairs topics and America’s role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests. Visit the PBS News website to watch this week's episode.
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