Establishing the President's Advisory 1776 Commission

What it means

Establishes the President's Advisory 1776 Commission to promote education about America's founding principles. The 20-member commission will develop a report on core American founding principles and advise on patriotic education initiatives, with a focus on countering educational approaches that criticize American history.

Expected impact

• Creation of educational resources emphasizing positive aspects of American founding history
• Development of a "Presidential 1776 Award" to recognize student knowledge of American founding
• Potential influence on how American history is taught in schools, with emphasis on patriotic education
• Enhanced coordination of federal resources for promoting traditional American civic education
• Guidance for agencies on incorporating founding principles into national parks, monuments, and other historical sites