FCC marks America’s 250th anniversary with call for more patriotic content : NPR
The seal of the Federal Communications Commission hangs between two American flags; the FCC is urging broadcasters to air more “patriotic” content in the run-up to the country’s 250th celebrations this summer. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is urging broadcasters to air more “patriotic, pro-America” content in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In a statement issued on Friday, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr described the “Pledge America Campaign” as a way for broadcasters to align themselves with the Salute to America 250 Task Force, the group created by President Trump to oversee the 250th anniversary celebrations at the federal level. Carr said the country’s broadcasters should use their national reach and ability to inform and entertain audiences by upping programming that “celebrates the American journey and inspires its citizens by highlighting the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today.” Bemoaning the decline of civics education across the country, Carr cited the …


