Looking Back at Four Years of “What It Means to Be American”

The Smithsonian/ASU/Zócalo Project on U.S. History and Identity Is Just Getting Started

Since its launch on April 14, 2014, the “What It Means to Be American” project has convened 12 events in seven cities and published more than 300 essays on American history and identity. And we’re just getting started. Here’s a look back at where we’ve been, and where we’re going.


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