FCC calls on broadcasters to air 'pro-America content' for the country's 250th anniversary

"The initiative, called the "Pledge America Campaign," encourages broadcasters to run public service announcements, short segments, or specials to promote "civic education, inspiring local stories, and American history." Carr says broadcasters can "voluntarily choose to indicate their commitment" to the campaign by doing things like starting the day with the "Star Spangled Banner" or Pledge of Allegiance, broadcasting daily programming to highlight historical events, as well as showcasing historically significant sites during news segments, such as national parks."

"With any other administration, this may have been just a standard announcement. But President Donald Trump and his officials have made their view about what's important in American history very clear. The Trump administration has already moved to erase portions of American history in a bid to end "radical indoctrination" in schools and remove "woke" exhibits from the Smithsonian."

"The FCC's campaign stems from the Trump administration's "Task Force 250," which asks the federal, state, and local governments to participate in the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. "I look forward to broadcasters showcasing its [America's] inspiring history by taking the Pledge and fulfilling their public interest mandate to serve the needs and interests of their local communities.""

FCC Chair Brendan Carr launched the Pledge America Campaign to encourage broadcasters to run patriotic content for the nation’s 250th anniversary. Broadcasters are urged to air public service announcements, short segments, or specials that promote civic education, inspiring local stories, and American history. Suggested voluntary actions include starting broadcasts with the Star Spangled Banner or Pledge of Allegiance, highlighting historical events in daily programming, and showcasing historically significant sites such as national parks during news segments. The campaign is linked to the Trump administration’s Task Force 250 and reflects broader efforts to reshape public historical narratives.

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