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Tag: Freedom250

The Enduring Legacy of the Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 1, 2026 (July 19, 2026) by Sharon Witherell
A book cover titled "National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America" alongside a smiling man in glasses and a red sweater against a brick wall background.

As the nation marks the Declaration’s 250th anniversary, Fulbright alumnus Michael Auslin examines the cultural significance of America’s founding document.

Posted in Alumni, NewsTagged Freedom250

An American Idea: Historian Explains how Yellowstone Inspired National Parks Around the World

Posted on June 25, 2026 (July 19, 2026) by Sharon Witherell
Historic black and white photo of a horse-drawn carriage passing through a stone archway.

At Boğaziçi University in Istanbul, American Faisal Husain taught about how the United States pioneered the idea of national parks and how that model of preserving wild spaces spread to Türkiye.

Posted in Articles, News, UncategorizedTagged Arts & Culture, Education, Freedom250, National Parks

National Archives Turns to Master Papermaker to Safeguard the Declaration of Independence

Posted on May 21, 2026 (July 19, 2026) by Sharon Witherell
Man in green button down shirt with glasses and beard standing in front or large papermaking machine, with large sheets of hand crafted and hand cut paper in front of him

Timothy Barrett’s Fulbright in Japan helped preserve America’s founding documents for future generations.

Posted in Alumni, Alumni Profiles, Articles, NewsTagged Arts & Culture, Freedom250

Fulbrighters on Everest: The Triumph of the American Spirit

Posted on April 30, 2026 (July 19, 2026) by Sharon Witherell
Climber ascending snowy mountain with rugged peaks in background.

The first Americans to summit Mount Everest inspired generations with their endurance, ingenuity, and relentless drive to push beyond limits.

Posted in NewsTagged Freedom250, Leadership
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