Idea of America Essay Contest

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I Want High School Juniors for the Idea of America Essay Contest The deadline for the 2004 contest has passed. NEH is no longer accepting essays.

Read about the winners of the 2004 Idea of America essay contest.

Read the question for 2004.

Read the press release about the contest.

Learn about last year's contest and previous winners.