With the United States approaching a major milestone — its 250th birthday — a new national poll is giving a snapshot of how Americans feel about their country right now.
According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, the majority of Americans say they feel proud of the United States. However, that sense of pride comes alongside widespread concern about the direction the country is taking.
The survey reflects a nation that appears to be grappling with both a deep sense of patriotism and uncertainty about what lies ahead. As Americans prepare to mark 250 years since the nation’s founding, the poll suggests that pride and worry are coexisting in the minds of many across the country.
