While the radical left has spent years trying to make American children ashamed of their country, the Trump-Vance administration is taking a completely different approach—and it's refreshing.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Tuesday a nationwide Bookmark Design Challenge in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, inviting students in grades K-8 to create original artwork celebrating what America means to them as we approach our nation's historic 250th anniversary.
That's right, folks. Instead of Critical Race Theory and gender ideology, the Second Lady wants kids thinking about American history, symbols of unity, democracy, innovation, and hope for the future. What a concept.
A Return to Patriotic Values
"The Bookmark Design Challenge invites students to reflect on our shared history and begin imagining our future as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary," said Second Lady Vance. "I hope the winning bookmarks will inspire kids to pick up a book and learn something new about our country as part of my Summer Reading Challenge!"
Notice what's happening here: The Trump-Vance administration is actively encouraging young Americans to be PROUD of their country, to pick up books, and to engage with our shared national heritage. This stands in stark contrast to the previous administration's obsession with dividing Americans by race and teaching children that their nation was founded on oppression.
Real Opportunity for Young Patriots
The challenge is open to students across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. Three national winners—one each from K-2, grades 3-5, and grades 6-8—will have their designs featured during America's 250th anniversary celebrations, including the Great American State Fair.
Even better? Winning students and a parent will be invited to Washington, D.C., in summer 2026 for celebratory events. That's the kind of civic engagement that builds love of country—not the indoctrination sessions passing for "education" in too many blue-state classrooms.
NEA Chairman Mary Anne Carter praised the initiative for highlighting "the vital role the arts play in helping us understand our history, our communities, and our shared future."
How to Enter
Parents, this is your chance to get your kids involved in something meaningful. Applications must be submitted through arts.gov/bookmarks before March 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
After four years of an administration that seemed embarrassed by American greatness, it's clear the adults are back in charge—and they're making sure the next generation understands just how blessed they are to be citizens of the greatest nation on Earth.
Will your child be among the winners celebrating America's 250th birthday in our nation's capital?