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Americans name our greatest contribution over last 250 years
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- A CBS News poll reveals that most Americans consider democracy to be the United States' greatest gift to the world, with 16% of respondents citing it as the country's top invention ahead of the lightbulb and the internet.
- The poll identified the hamburger as the most American food, chosen by 33% of participants, surpassing traditional favorites like apple pie and hot dogs.
- Other notable inventions ranked by Americans include the lightbulb (14%), the internet (10%), the automobile (6%), the telephone (5%), and the airplane (4%).
- Despite the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, nearly half of those surveyed expressed little excitement about the celebrations, and just over half said they would not display a US flag on July 4.
- The survey highlights a mix of historical pride and ambivalence among Americans as the nation approaches its semiquincentennial milestone.
