As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, NewsNation's Brian Entin introduces us to remarkable Americans whose stories embody the nation’s values of service, perseverance, innovation, and community. This Fourth of July we celebrate the people, places, and values that make the nation extraordinary. 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Teenage civic leader in Florida preparing the next generation of public servants 04:44 Craftsmen in Maryland preserving centuries-old ironworking traditions at one of the oldest continuously operating blacksmith shops in the United States 09:39 NewsNation road trip highlights USA's best 15:11 Meet an Iowa veteran helping fellow servicemembers one flagpole at a time #america250 #july4th #patriotism
The Veteran Flagpole Initiative has erected more than 200 flagpoles across Iowa. Founder and veteran Eric Dolash says the flagpoles are more than yard decorations, they’re visible reminders that the country hasn’t forgotten those who served. NewsNation’s senior correspondent Brian Entin caught up with the nonprofit last week. Learn more about their mission: https://www.newsnationnow.com/celebrate-250/spirit-of-america-veteran-flagpole-initiative-iowa/#/questions/5882795
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