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Poll shows Americans have optimism about the U.S. improving despite concerns

NPR | By Maham Javaid

Published July 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM PDT

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Most Americans feel proud of their country, but at the same time many are worried about its future, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows.

Poll shows Americans have optimism about the U.S. improving despite concerns

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