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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gary Fields,Linley Sanders and Nicholas Riccardi

As America turns 250, a growing number say the best days are over

As the United States gears up for its 250th anniversary celebrations, a new poll reveals a stark decline in Americans' belief that their nation stands above all others.

The survey, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, underscores a pervasive sense of unease regarding the future of representative government, particularly among younger generations, creating a jarring backdrop for the upcoming commemorations.

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