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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Kam Amirzafari, a political refugee from Iran, moved to Princeton in 1984. He recalls visiting Princeton in 1976 for the Bicentennial and playing a patriotic record repeatedly upon returning to Iran. Amirzafari appreciates the U.S. freedoms and liberties, noting the efficiency and transparency of the system. He admires the Constitution and Declaration of Independence, praising
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Shelley Frisch, a long-time Princeton resident, discussed her journey to Princeton, starting in 1973 for graduate work and returning in 1991. She expressed discomfort with the current political climate, particularly the co-optation of the 2/50 celebration by the president. Frisch advocated for a return to founding principles like separation of church and state, equality, and
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Walter Frank, who moved to Princeton in 1986, recalls the 1976 US Bicentennial with fondness, highlighting the tall ships and fireworks viewed from the World Trade Center. He contrasts that optimistic time with the current political climate, noting the rise of extreme voices and the lack of bipartisan cooperation. Frank expresses concern about the future,
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Marilyn Aronberg Lavin, born in St. Louis, Missouri, on October 27, 1925. She was educated at Mary Institute and Washington University. She shares stories of her life as an art historian, describing how her marriage and work became intertwined. She met her husband, Irving Lavin, when he worked as a lifeguard and later they reconnected
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