This July marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the pinnacle of a longer commemoration of the American Revolution's semiquincentennial. This panel of Reed faculty and visiting scholars will use this landmark anniversary as an occasion to reflect on the state of the United States today--and how we got here. Topics likely to be considered include culture wars, American empire, birthright citizenship, state-federal relations, and whatever members of the audience wish to bring up. Come join us as we grapple with the past, present, and future of the U.S. in advance of its 250th birthday.

Sponsored by the American Studies Program.