FMC Celebrates America’s 250th
250 years ago, our Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, establishing our great nation on the belief that all men are created equal. This idea grew into what has become the oldest modern democracy in the world, rooted in bedrock values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Over the course of centuries, our leaders and citizens have continuously fought to preserve and better our democracy, and the great American Experiment has proven time and time again the ability to withstand the test of time.
FMC is excited to commemorate this momentous milestone and is honored to be part of the conversation that brings together this diversity of views. Guided by these founding principles, our work at FMC aims to carry forward the ideals that make this country great, and to strengthen our democracy so that we might see America’s success and beauty for 250 more years, and centuries beyond. We’re proud to join in with everyone across the nation in celebrating this pivotal moment in our history – happy 250th birthday America!
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Congressional Study Groups
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