The history lesson America's critics desperately need

By all accounts, America’s 250th birthday celebration is already shaping up to be the greatest in our history. Hundreds of thousands of events across the country will host millions of Americans in all 50 states, culminating in the largest fireworks display in world history with over 860,754 shells launched from our capital.

For those of us who genuinely love this country, we view these festivities as fit for a nation celebrating 250 years of exceptionalism. But unfortunately, a growing number of younger Americans simply don’t see the purpose of our patriotism.