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New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions

PBS NewsHour June 15, 2026 1 views
New book explores America's history of celebrating freedom while excluding millions

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Geoff Bennett
Geoff Bennett
Jonah Anderson
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The United States is preparing to mark 250 years since its founding, a milestone often framed as a celebration of democracy, freedom and national promise. But Eddie Glaude Jr. argues that America’s anniversaries have always been shadowed by a deeper contradiction. Geoff Bennett sat down with Glaude to discuss his new book, "America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation's Anniversaries."
Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life.
Jonah Anderson is an Associate Producer at the PBS NewsHour.
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