U.S. history

A poll by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that Americans' pride in the US history and democracy has dropped significantly over the past decade.

Americans have grown less proud of their country's history or the way its democracy works over the past decade. Fewer people are proud to be American, according to polls.

Americans' pride in US history and democracy has declined over the past decade, with fewer expressing pride in the military, political influence, and historical trajectory. Gallup polling shows 53% of US adults are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be American, the lowest since 2001, with Democrats and independents showing significant drops compared to Republicans. The decline coincides with political turmoil, the Trump administration, the pandemic, and inflation.

Americans' pride in US history, democracy, and the armed forces has declined since 2017, with 53% of U.S. adults now expressing 'extremely' or 'very' strong national pride, the lowest level since 2001. The drop is driven primarily by Democrats, while Republicans remain more consistently proud of the military and national identity.

Americans' pride in US history and democracy has decreased since 2017, and fewer people express pride in being American, according to new polling data. The findings highlight a decline in national pride and confidence in democratic institutions.

The Texas State Board of Education has voted to include Christian texts as required reading and is considering curriculum changes to prioritize Texas and U.S. history over world history in social studies classes.

Iowa’s Civics Center, officially the Center for Intellectual Freedom, is required to teach thousands of students U.S. history and government courses at the University of Iowa but currently has only one professor. State lawmakers have designated it as the sole provider of these required courses, prompting potential hiring needs.

An Ohio pastor-turned-lawmaker supports the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, which aims to teach the positive influence of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Critics argue the bill promotes a biased historical perspective.

Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts following an investigation into a major jailbreak involving 10 inmates under her supervision. The incident is described as one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history.