Jack Schlossberg Participates in America 250 Commission
The United States is gearing up for a grand celebration of its 250th anniversary, and the appointment of Jack Schlossberg to the America 250 Commission is a significant move in this direction. Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, was appointed by Senator Chuck Schumer with the intention of counterbalancing any potential influence from former President Donald Trump.
The America 250 Commission, a bipartisan congressional initiative established in 2016, is responsible for planning and coordinating the nationwide celebration, with a focus on commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Its primary objective is to promote civic engagement, highlight American history, and coordinate efforts across states and territories.
Meanwhile, the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday, also known as Task Force 250, is an executive branch entity tasked with organizing the federal government’s official festivities and encouraging nationwide participation in the semiquincentennial celebration. This separate entity seeks to inspire renewed appreciation for American history, pride in the country’s heritage, and a spirit of innovation going forward.
In a conversation with Senator Chuck Schumer, Schlossberg emphasized the importance of ensuring the celebration reflects the diversity of the United States. Quoting a line from the popular musical Hamilton, he said, "and to quote our founding father, I am young, scrappy, and hungry, and I am not going to throw away this shot."
Emily Burack, the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, has been covering the developments surrounding the celebrations. Before joining Town & Country, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site.
As the country prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the America 250 Commission and the White House Task Force 250 represent dual fronts—legislative and executive—focused on orchestrating one of the nation's major historical celebrations. With the appointment of Jack Schlossberg, there is a renewed hope for an inclusive and thoughtful commemoration that reflects the nation's core values of justice, unity, and dignity.
[1] America250.org. (n.d.). About America 250. Retrieved from https://www.america250.org/about
[2] The Hill. (2021, January 21). Schumer appoints JFK grandson to America 250 Commission. Retrieved from https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/533784-schumer-appoints-jfk-grandson-to-america-250-commission
[3] Congress.gov. (2016, October 28). H.R.6081 - To establish the America 250 Commission. Retrieved from https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6081
[4] The Washington Post. (2021, January 21). Schumer appoints JFK grandson to America 250 Commission to counter Trump's influence. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/21/schumer-appoints-jfk-grandson-america-250-commission-counter-trumps-influence/
[5] WhiteHouse.gov. (2021, January 5). Executive Order on Establishing the White House Task Force on the Semiquincentennial Commission. Retrieved from https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/05/executive-order-on-establishing-the-white-house-task-force-on-the-semiquincentennial-commission/
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