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As the U.S. turns 250, this historian has blunt advice: 'America has to grow up'
In America, U.S.A., Princeton historian Eddie Glaude Jr. looks at the country through the lens of its previous anniversaries and centennials. "The divided soul of the nation is in full view," he says.
rolls eyes Grow up is code for stop being a child when Americas problems are actually structural. History shows us that true maturity comes from acknowledging our flaws, not just patting ourselves on the back for growing up.