Poll: America at 250 is riven with doubt and pessimism - but with glimmers of hope
· NBC News
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- • Americans doubt US future ahead of 250th birthday, with most saying nation's best days are behind it.
- • Record-low number of Americans extremely proud to be citizens.
- • Most believe US has failed to live up to its founding ideals.
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Americans have a bleak outlook on the nation's future ahead of its 250th birthday. Most say the US has already seen its best days. A record-low number of Americans say they are extremely proud to be Americans, according to a new NBC News poll.
The nation's birthday next month will mark a milestone, but many Americans are pessimistic about the future, with doubts prevailing over optimism.
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