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The United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. This milestone is an opportunity to explore the nation’s founding principles and Iowa’s role in American history. The resources below offer Iowa teachers and students ways to learn more about the country’s founding and Iowa’s place in the larger story.
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Several national organizations have created materials to support K-12 educators in teaching about and commemorating the America 250 milestone.
DocsTeach (National Archives)
National Museum of American History
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Iowa America 250 Student Contest
The contest invites grades 3-12 to submit essays, poems or videos on U.S. themes. Entries are due March 6, 2026; top students will be honored by the governor in May.