Poll: America at 250 and some of what Americans think is best about U.S.
Summary
To mark 250 years of the United States, a CBS News survey asked Americans what they value most about the country. The top answers were the people, freedom, and democracy, with many also naming important inventions like the light bulb and the internet.Key Facts
- Most Americans say the best part of the American way of life is "the people."
- Freedom and democracy were named the greatest American inventions.
- The light bulb and the internet were the most mentioned specific inventions.
- Movies and television are seen as American strengths, more than sports or food.
- Hamburgers are considered the food that best represents America, followed by barbecue and apple pie.
- Slightly more than half of Americans are somewhat excited for the America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
- Half of Americans plan to fly the U.S. flag on the Fourth of July.
- The survey included 2,150 adults and was weighted to represent the U.S. population accurately.
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