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America’s True Democracy Began in 1965 | Wilmington News
America’s true multiracial democracy didn’t begin in 1776—it didn’t fully take root until 1965, according to presidential historian Jon Meacham. While the Founding Fathers planted the seeds of a more perfect union, it took decades of struggle and civil rights victories to make those ideals real for all. Reverend Al Sharpton and Joy Reid echo this view, arguing that for Black Americans, the nation’s birth feels hollow without emancipation and full inclusion. Juneteenth, they say, marks a more authentic independence. The 250th anniversary of the U.S. is a moment to reflect: the journey toward…
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