What does it mean to be an American in 2026?
The BBC asked citizens across the United States about their identity ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
All Coverage
The BBC asked citizens across the United States about their identity ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AMSurvey to show 'vital insight' of children's lives
Statistics Jersey says the 2026 Children and Young People’s Survey will open in October.
September 26, 2026 at 11:11 AMWatch: What to expect from the UN General Assembly
The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.
September 22, 2026 at 04:05 AMAmerican power, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech
BBC correspondents who covered the president's address on Tuesday assess five key moments.
September 22, 2026 at 07:44 PM'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
September 19, 2026 at 11:18 PMWhat have we learned from the Premier League so far?
BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.
September 20, 2026 at 07:08 PM