As part of its
We the People
initiative, NEH invites high school juniors to participate in an essay contest that invites them to reflect on
The Idea of America
.
What is
The Idea of America
?
What is
the question for 2004-2005
?
Read the topic from past competitions:
2003-2004
2002-2003
Read about the winners of past competitions:
2003-2004
2002-2003
Read the grand prize essays from past competitions:
2002-2003: "
Marbury vs. Madison
," by Morgan Transue of Kendall, New Jersey