As Americans pause to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary, it's a time for reflection and pondering what we will remember 50 years from today.
Matthew Salman, Olathe, Kansas
"I'll remember the soccer games and how the foreign players appreciated American culture. They couldn't believe that our convenience stores are larger than our grocery stores."
Tim Irwin, Los Alamos, New Mexico
"I can remember the 200th anniversary. It makes me feel proud that we made it this far. We have a great country."
Macy Olsen, Blue Hill
"I will remember the people I'm with more than all the activities we're doing for the anniversary."
Dylan Merz, Kearney
"I will remember the patriotic events, like the things we'll celebrate at the fairgrounds. I'll remember the freedoms we have, especially the freedom to have our faith."
Jaime Salman, Olathe, Kansas
"I'll probably remember how grateful I am to be an American and that God blessed us by allowing us to live here."
Ryne Moody, Kansas City, Missouri
"I'll remember the USA played well during the World Cup soccer tournament. I'll remember that I had hope for our country's future."
"I'll remember the soccer games and how the foreign players appreciated American culture. They couldn't believe that our convenience stores are larger than our grocery stores."
"I will remember the patriotic events, like the things we'll celebrate at the fairgrounds. I'll remember the freedoms we have, especially the freedom to have our faith."
