Lavinia Kumar, who has worked around Princeton for about 20 years, including at the Department of Education in Trenton, reflects on the significance of the 250th anniversary of the United States, emphasizing the importance of remembering the country’s history amidst current challenges. She views medical advances as progress but notes that democracy remains unfinished. Kumar
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Bill Moran talks about his experiences of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the longevity of the American republic, and the continuing meaning of revolutionary ideals today. He discusses his views of the approaching anniversary as a significant marker of the survival of a democratic system based on Enlightenment principles.
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José Pabón, a Princeton University graduate, shared his experiences and insights about Princeton’s history. He highlighted the town’s notable figures like Christopher Reeve and Paul Robeson, and recounted a moving story about James Collins Johnson, a freed slave who sold lemonade to students post-Civil War. Pabón reflected on Princeton’s traditions, both positive and negative, and
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