The Makings Of Americans
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The Makings Of Americans

According to a new survey, most reject defining Americans by ancestry or religion.

John G. West

As America approaches its 250th birthday on July 4, a debate is growing about what it means to be an American.

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch waded into the conversation last month by asserting in an interview that America is “a creedal nation.” According to Gorsuch, “what unites us is not a religion, it’s not a race, it’s a belief” in the ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

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