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Michael Auslin: This U.S. tour should be a civic priority
Michael Auslin’s opinion article, This U.S. tour should be a civic priority, argues that nationwide tours of historic American artifacts planned for the United States’ 250th anniversary could help strengthen civic understanding and national unity.
The article highlights several traveling exhibits designed to bring foundational American history directly to communities across the country. One major initiative is the “Freedom Plane,” a Boeing 737 that will transport rare founding-era documents—such as the Treaty of Paris and early copies of the Declaration of Independence—to museums in eight U.S. cities. These artifacts rarely leave the National Archives, and the tour aims to make them accessible to the public.
Additional projects include “Freedom Trucks,” mobile museum exhibits that will visit libraries, schools, and community events nationwide, and a planned “Freedom Train,” a large rail tour traveling roughly 15,000 miles through 44 cities between late 2026 and 2027.
The author argues that these traveling exhibits could play a crucial role in helping Americans reconnect with their shared history during a time of deep political polarization. By bringing historical artifacts and civic programming directly to local communities, the initiatives could encourage reflection on the nation’s founding ideals and promote healthier civic dialogue.
The piece concludes by urging cities, schools, cultural institutions, and corporations to actively support these tours. The 250th anniversary, the author argues, is a rare opportunity to foster civic education, patriotism, and a renewed appreciation of the principles that shaped the United States.
One of America’s leading historians, Michael Auslin stands at the forefront of the national conversation surrounding America’s 250th anniversary as the author of the forthcoming history National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. Through his deeply researched and timely work, Auslin examines how the principles enshrined in the Declaration shaped not only the United States, but the modern world itself. Drawing on his work at Stanford’s Hoover Institution, Yale, and decades of historical analysis, he illuminates how America’s founding ideas continue to influence global politics, economics, and democratic movements.
For event planners seeking a speaker who can authoritatively explain how America’s past forged today’s geopolitical realities—and why understanding that past is essential to navigating the nation’s future—Auslin offers unmatched perspective. His presentations provide audiences with both historical depth and strategic clarity at a pivotal moment in the American story. To host him at your speaking engagement, contact us.
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