This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 28)
Summary
The TV show "CBS News Sunday Morning" is airing a special program about America's 250th birthday. It features stories about important American songs, the Founding Fathers, and the history of Route 66, highlighting American culture and history.Key Facts
- "CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Eastern on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
- The show hosted by Jane Pauley features a special called "These United States - America at 250" celebrating the U.S. semiquincentennial (250 years).
- A list of 250 essential American songs was created by artists, writers, and community leaders to represent the country’s musical history.
- The Founding Fathers, including Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, are discussed in relation to their impact on American government and equality.
- Experts like Danielle Allen and Allen Guelzo provide insights on the Declaration of Independence and its modern relevance.
- The historic Route 66, known as the "Mother Road," celebrates its 100th anniversary and remains a symbol of American travel and culture.
- The episode includes archival footage from 1991 about Route 66 to show its historic significance.
- Musicologist Nate Sloan contributes to the coverage of American music’s role in defining the nation.
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