A poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and released on June 8, 2026, reveals that a decreasing number of Americans view the United States as an exceptional country as it nears its 250th anniversary. The survey indicates that 44 percent of respondents believe the U.S. is one of the greatest countries in the world, while approximately 25 percent express a different view.
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Poll indicates declining perception of U.S. exceptionalism ahead of 250th anniversary
A recent poll shows a decline in the number of Americans who consider the U.S. to be an exceptional nation as it approaches its 250th anniversary. According to the survey, 44 percent of participants view the U.S. as one of the greatest countries, with about 25 percent holding a contrasting opinion.
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