Still Striving: The United States Inches Forward

Every year, as the sun sets on Martha’s Vineyard and fireworks bloom over the harbor, we pause. We gather with friends, fire up the grill, pass the corn and clams, and take part in something both old and ever-evolving: an American tradition.

The Fourth of July is more than just parades and popsicles. It’s a reminder of where we came from — and how far we still hope to go.